[NIFL-HEALTH:3889] Job Opening for California Health Literacy Initiative

From: Matthew Scelza (matthewscelza@caliteracy.org)
Date: Tue Feb 04 2003 - 19:06:31 EST


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Hello,

I am excited to request applications for the position of Health Literacy Manager.  The Manager will be responsible for daily operations of the California Health Literacy Initiative, a new statewide effort designed to raise awareness and action around the issue of health literacy.  Please feel free to distribute this message to other lists.  

Peace,
Matthew Scelza
California Literacy, Inc.


Position:  Health Literacy Manager

Supervised by:  Statewide Programs Director

Position Objective:  To manage California Health Literacy Initiative.  Full-time position, 40 hours/wk

Summary of Position:  The Health Literacy Manager reports directly to the Statewide Programs Director and is responsible for the daily operations of the California Health Literacy Initiative, the development of pilot health literacy projects, and external relations regarding health literacy.   

The ideal candidate will have a proven record of health education and/or adult education work, solid management experience in a nonprofit organization, and the ability to help design a national model for statewide health literacy efforts.  

Location of Position:  Northern California office

Responsibilities:
1.  Manage Health Literacy Initiative
§	Work with Statewide Programs Director and Health Literacy staff to implement programmatic objectives
§	Supervise Health Literacy Initiative staff
§	Oversee Adult Learner Advisory Council, Professional Working Groups, and consultants

2.  Pilot programs
§	Design and implement pilot programs in the area of health literacy
§	Support marketing of California Literacy's pilot programs through conference presentations, website communications, drafting of press releases and newsletter articles
§	Respond to inquiries

3.  External Relations
§	Articulately represent California Literacy and the Initiative in various public forums and encourage broad participation in our work and programs.
§	Create and maintain partnerships with numerous agencies, organizations, and individuals
	
4.  Publications
§	Help design and create various publications, including curriculum guides, health literacy fact sheets, and public awareness materials.
	
5.  Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

§	Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.  Preferred:  Master's Degree in relevant field.
§	Minimum of 5 years experience in Public Health and/or Adult Education,
§	Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible supervisory experience.
§	Excellent communication and organizational skills.
§	Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Compensation:
Low to mid-40s; incredible benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, AFLAC; 401k plan; flexible work environment; additional perquisites.  

Resume and cover letter to:
Matthew Scelza
California Literacy, Inc.
133 N. Altadena Drive #410
Pasadena CA 91107
FAX 626-395-9987

-----Original Message-----
From: Baur, Cynthia [mailto:CBaur@OSOPHS.DHHS.GOV]
Sent: Monday, January 27, 2003 8:58 AM
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3885] NIH RFA on EDUCATION and HEALTH


In case any of the researchers on the list hasn't seen this, several
offices/institutes at the National Institutes of Health has issued a request
for research proposals on the pathways that link education and health.
Literacy is mentioned as one of the possible pathways. The RFA is available
from the link below. 

Cynthia Baur 
HHS
 
 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OB-03-001.html



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