TB Health Educator
Company: My3Tech
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job: TB Health Educator (796358) Location : 2 N.
Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46204 Consultants pay rate: $32.30 /hr
on W2 (All Inclusive) Position is hybrid, Monday thru Friday, 3
days on-site; 2 days remote. Does candidate accept this
requirement? Occasional field work and/or overnight travel may be
required. Does candidate accept this requirement? The incumbent
must be willing to receive immunizations for communicable diseases
when necessary and appropriate. Does candidate accept this
requirement? The TB health educator serves as a contractor through
CAI in the TB Prevention & Care program at the Indiana Department
of Health (IDOH). Summary The purpose of this position is to
minimize morbidity and mortality associated with tuberculosis among
Indiana residents by conducting health education and training
activities to internal staff, external partners, and the public.
The scope of this position includes, but is not limited to:
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Provide education and training
consultation and technical assistance to local health departments,
health care providers, and the public with respect to tuberculosis;
Lead or coordinate a variety of health education activities hosted
by IDOH TB control or external partners, including the Annual World
TB Day Conference. Assist TB Regional Nurse Consultants in training
LHD staff on TB and coordinating and disseminating updated training
materials. Prepare and disseminate written and oral reports,
handouts, training documents, the TB newsletter, and presentations
that communicate necessary information to internal and external
partners. Develop resources and toolkits to provide outreach and
education to specific partners, including civil surgeons, homeless
shelters, primary care providers, and infection control
practitioners. Conduct educational presentations and/or trainings
for a variety of audiences, including local health departments,
health care providers, and the general public. Engage directly with
members of the public at health fairs and other outreach events;
Serve as the primary liaison with Indiana American Lung
Association, Global TB Institute at Rutgers, and CDC regarding
education and training activities; Participate in writing grants
and other funding proposals; Assist the TB Prevention & Care
Director in planning and implementing ongoing professional
development activities for TB Prevention & Care staff · Serve as
the TB program’s CDC Education and Training Focal Point and attend
the CDC’s Education and Training Networking conference when
requested; · Maintain the IDOH TB program website and ensure all
links and materials are reviewed and up to date; · Coordinate and
facilitate the Indiana TB Elimination Advisory Committee and
oversee the development and implementation of a Indiana TB
elimination plan; Perform related duties as assigned. Job
Requirements Education: o Bachelor's degree in public health
education, community health education, public health, education,
health science, or a behavioral health-related field and ? 2 years
of relevant public health experience, OR o Master’s degree in
public health, Community Health, or others relevant program
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: o Advanced certification such as
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified
Health Education Specialist (MCHES) is strongly preferred o
Proficient in public speaking and developing presentations for a
variety of audiences o Ability to communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing, using principles of risk communication where
appropriate; o Ability to identify, communicate and work
effectively with medical providers and local health department
staff o Knowledge of the epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis;
o Knowledge of state laws and regulations as well as federal public
health guidance documents pertaining to tuberculosis; o Skill in
identification of public health problems pertinent to Indiana
residents; o Skill in developing relevant training and education
materials for a variety of audiences o Proficient in using
Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn other database
applications, including IN-TRAIN and Redcap o Ability to provide
prompt, courteous, and helpful customer service; o Ability to
collaborate with others inside and outside the agency to identify
public health problems and form recommendations; o Ability to
prioritize tasks efficiently to meet internal and external
deadlines; o Ability to appropriately document work activities and
maintain organized records. o Ability to promote cultural
competencies in health providers working with diverse populations
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports The incumbent may also
be responsible for directing and coordinating the work of interns
Difficulty of Work The incumbent must have or rapidly acquire
expert knowledge of tuberculosis. They must use this knowledge and
their critical thinking skills to ascertain the existence of public
health threats, conduct appropriate training and education
activities, and identify appropriate interventions. The incumbent
will routinely exercise independent judgment to identify
appropriate actions in complex situations that are not explicitly
described in state regulations and public health guidance
documents. They are expected to show initiative in independently
identifying and executing process improvements and/or special
projects that would benefit IDOH and Indiana residents. Failure of
the incumbent to properly execute their duties could have grave
consequences for Indiana residents. Responsibility The incumbent is
expected to support IDOH's vision, comply with agency
administrative and fiscal policies, and practice cultural
sensitivity in all work activities. The incumbent must have
knowledge of state and federal privacy laws and protect patient
confidentiality at all times. The incumbent initially works under
the close supervision of their supervisor, but works more
independently with acquired experience. The supervisor sets the
overall objectives and determines what resources are available. The
incumbent and the supervisor will work together to develop
guidelines, projects, and work to be done. The incumbent plans,
directs, monitors, evaluates and identifies needs and resolves most
conflicts within assigned projects. The incumbent interprets and
applies policies in terms of established goals, objectives, and
accepted practices. The incumbent is expected to bring
controversial or complex issues to the attention of the supervisor
for more detailed direction and guidance. The incumbent is expected
to keep the supervisor informed of progress and potentially
critical items. Completed work is reviewed for feasibility,
conformance to program policy and practices, and effectiveness in
meeting specific goals and objectives. Personal Work Relationships
The incumbent is a part of the TB Prevention & Care program within
the Infectious Disease Epidemiology & Prevention division at IDOH.
The incumbent works closely with the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, the Global TB Institute at Rutgers, health care
providers, and local health departments. The incumbent is expected
to maintain good working relationships with these entities as well
as other internal and external partners. Physical Effort The
incumbent must be physically able to type on a computer, to
communicate via telephone, and to sit and/or stand at a workstation
for a 7.5-hour workday. Working Conditions Work is performed in an
indoor office setting with an option for a hybrid work schedule
(three days per week in-office/two days remote). Occasional field
work and/or overnight travel may be required. The incumbent must be
willing to receive immunizations for communicable diseases when
necessary and appropriate. Bachelor's in public health education,
community health education, public health, education, health
science, or a behavioral health-related field. Required 2 Years
Relevant public health experience Required 2 Years Knowledge of the
epidemiology and biology of tuberculosis. Required 2 Years
Familiarity with state laws and regulations and federal public
health guidance documents related to tuberculosis. Required 2 Years
Prior experience creating relevant training and education materials
for diverse audiences. Required 2 Years Proficient in Microsoft
Office and quick adaptability to other database applications, such
as IN-TRAIN and Redcap. Required Ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing, using principles of risk
communication where appropriate. Required Able to identify,
communicate, and work effectively with medical providers and local
health department staff. Required Certified Health Education
Specialist (CHES) or Master Certified Health Education Specialist
(MCHES). Highly desired Master’s degree in public health, Community
Health, or others relevant program Highly desired
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