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New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative I in the Department of Pediatrics within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
The Public Health Rep I is the bridge between the HIV programs and Family Planning. Supports the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM) in meeting the health care needs of adolescents & young adults, as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of health care providers. They will serve as lead HIV Pre‑Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Counselor. Responsible for community engagement and education on sexual and reproductive health. Promotes public awareness of Family Planning, HIV, and STI for prevention and improved public health status. They will work closely with staff to implement and facilitate the Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
Key Duties
Provide clients with PrEP and Family Planning (sexual & reproductive health) education counseling. Offer PrEP and Family Planning services to high‑risk clients and link to services.
Works closely with the Program Coordinator to identify soft sites and mobile unit accessible locations, targeting 10% PrEP eligible population, interacting with community agencies and establish collaborative relationships.
Provides HIV counseling and testing primarily on site, and on the mobile unit as needed, including appropriately obtaining and managing specimens (preparing, labeling, completing forms, transporting to laboratories, and maintaining logs).
Applies the CDC’s Social Networking Strategy utilized to recruit clients for program participation and referrals for HIV testing.
Provides evidence‑based education to the community on HIV, STIs, Family Planning, Adolescent Health, and other hot topics through outreach and engagement activities.
FLSA Exempt
Grade & Salary Details Grade: 24S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: $72,607.00 Mid‑Range Salary: $88,194.00 Maximum Salary: $103,780.00
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status: Full Time
Working Hours: Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift: Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.
Union Description: CWA 1031
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit: —
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related area plus three (3) years of experience in public health or research program.
Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirement.
Certifications / Licenses
Must obtain the Phlebotomist certification within six (6) months of employment.
Valid standard driver’s license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends if needed.
Must be able/willing to learn to drive mobile unit.
Basic computer skills needed for Microsoft applications.
Must have completed or be eligible to successfully complete a Defensive Driving Training Course.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior completion of the NJDHSS HIV Prevention Counseling Course Series preferred. Prior experience on a mobile unit environment preferred.
Three (3) years performing HIV counseling, testing, and referral or in a related testing/prevention outreach service preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements.
Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty (20) pounds.
Work Environment
Office environment and outreach in the community.
Moderate noise.
Must demonstrate customer friendly behavior and promote the university’s philosophy and activities with all clients and staff and conduct all client‑care activities with respect for the client’s privacy and right to confidentiality and autonomy.
Special Conditions Posting Number: 26ST0388
Posting Open Date: —
Special Instructions to Applicants: —
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
City: Newark
State: NJ
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related area, and have three (3) years of experience in public health or a research program? (Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirement).
yes
no
* Are you able to obtain a phlebotomist certification within six (6) months of employment?
yes
no
* Are you able to work evening and weekend hours?
Yes
No
* Do you currently have a valid driver’s license?
Yes
No
* Have you completed or are eligible to successfully complete a Defensive Driving Training Course?
yes
no
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Certifications/Licenses
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-3973 or e‑mail us.
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at OneSource@Rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.
For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system (login, filling out your application, resetting your password, etc.) please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on its campuses, click here.
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New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative I in the Department of Pediatrics within the New Jersey Medical School (NJMS).
The Public Health Rep I is the bridge between the HIV programs and Family Planning. Supports the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM) in meeting the health care needs of adolescents & young adults, as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of health care providers. They will serve as lead HIV Pre‑Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Counselor. Responsible for community engagement and education on sexual and reproductive health. Promotes public awareness of Family Planning, HIV, and STI for prevention and improved public health status. They will work closely with staff to implement and facilitate the Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
Key Duties
Provide clients with PrEP and Family Planning (sexual & reproductive health) education counseling. Offer PrEP and Family Planning services to high‑risk clients and link to services.
Works closely with the Program Coordinator to identify soft sites and mobile unit accessible locations, targeting 10% PrEP eligible population, interacting with community agencies and establish collaborative relationships.
Provides HIV counseling and testing primarily on site, and on the mobile unit as needed, including appropriately obtaining and managing specimens (preparing, labeling, completing forms, transporting to laboratories, and maintaining logs).
Applies the CDC’s Social Networking Strategy utilized to recruit clients for program participation and referrals for HIV testing.
Provides evidence‑based education to the community on HIV, STIs, Family Planning, Adolescent Health, and other hot topics through outreach and engagement activities.
FLSA Exempt
Grade & Salary Details Grade: 24S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary: $72,607.00 Mid‑Range Salary: $88,194.00 Maximum Salary: $103,780.00
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status: Full Time
Working Hours: Standard Hours 37.50
Daily Work Shift: Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on‑site work arrangement.
Union Description: CWA 1031
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit: —
Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility: ABP
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related area plus three (3) years of experience in public health or research program.
Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirement.
Certifications / Licenses
Must obtain the Phlebotomist certification within six (6) months of employment.
Valid standard driver’s license required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough working knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends if needed.
Must be able/willing to learn to drive mobile unit.
Basic computer skills needed for Microsoft applications.
Must have completed or be eligible to successfully complete a Defensive Driving Training Course.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior completion of the NJDHSS HIV Prevention Counseling Course Series preferred. Prior experience on a mobile unit environment preferred.
Three (3) years performing HIV counseling, testing, and referral or in a related testing/prevention outreach service preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, and hearing. No special vision requirements.
Must be able to lift or exert force up to twenty (20) pounds.
Work Environment
Office environment and outreach in the community.
Moderate noise.
Must demonstrate customer friendly behavior and promote the university’s philosophy and activities with all clients and staff and conduct all client‑care activities with respect for the client’s privacy and right to confidentiality and autonomy.
Special Conditions Posting Number: 26ST0388
Posting Open Date: —
Special Instructions to Applicants: —
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Newark (RBHS)
City: Newark
State: NJ
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related area, and have three (3) years of experience in public health or a research program? (Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the education requirement).
yes
no
* Are you able to obtain a phlebotomist certification within six (6) months of employment?
yes
no
* Are you able to work evening and weekend hours?
Yes
No
* Do you currently have a valid driver’s license?
Yes
No
* Have you completed or are eligible to successfully complete a Defensive Driving Training Course?
yes
no
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Certifications/Licenses
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation with regard to your access to and/or your participation in the application and selection processes (for example, the online application process or interviews), please call 848-932-3973 or e‑mail us.
Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. If you have trouble accessing this page because of a disability, please contact us at 732.745.7378 or via email at OneSource@Rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.
For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system (login, filling out your application, resetting your password, etc.) please contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion on its campuses, click here.
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