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Children's Hospital Boston Poison Prevention Education Coordinator in Boston, Massachusetts
74098BRJob Posting Title:Poison Prevention Education CoordinatorDepartment:Medicine-Pharmacology/Poison ControlAutoReqId:74098BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Medical Staff and EducationJob Posting Description:
The Poison Prevention Education Coordinator is responsible for:
leading poison prevention efforts throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with a focus on promoting the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Poison Center (MARI PC) as a crucial public health resource. This position plays a vital role in analyzing poisoning trends, developing educational materials, conducting outreach activities, and collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance poison prevention initiatives.
Values Statement: The incumbent embodies the core values of the hospital in all interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct analysis of poisoning trends at the MARI PC and prepare monthly and annual reports for key partners.
Lead outreach efforts in poison prevention with target groups across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Serve as a liaison with the MA Department of Public Health's Injury Prevention and Control Program to integrate poison prevention messaging into various public health programs and initiatives.
Develop annual goals and objectives for public and professional education at the MARI PC.
Craft engaging social media content for platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google+, and the MARI PC website.
Develop training and educational materials for community outreach activities.
Ensure timely distribution of educational materials to the general public.
Present poison trends, prevention methods, and general education to diverse populations.
License and Certification:
License: None required (Preferred: None specified)
Certification/Registration: None required (Preferred: None specified)
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Public Health
Work Experience:
- Preferred: 2 years of related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
College-level educational development and two years of previous experience.
Analytical skills to collect information from diverse sources and apply professional principles in analysis.
Strong communication skills to effectively deal with conflicting views, mediate solutions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to speak effectively on public health matters.
Well-developed writing skills for creating educational materials and social media content.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid