As the public health institute serving Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across the region. IPHI’s work strengthens health systems and policy, enhances conditions that promote health, and builds community capacity to ensure equitable health opportunities for all.

IPHI is currently recruiting to fill a Health Equity Trainer and Technical Assistance (TA) Coordinator for IPHI’s growing national health equity training and technical assistance portfolio. The Health Equity Trainer and TA Coordinator will be responsible for developing and delivering training covering health equity and anti-racism concepts in person and virtually, responding to health equity related technical assistance requests with external partners, and providing coordination and logistical support across trainings. The Health Equity Training Coordinator will work independently with support and collaboratively with other IPHI training staff, subject matter experts, project partners, and contractor teams in the following areas, among others: development and adaptation of training curricula and programmatic tools, delivering training, leading communications activities, scheduling and logistics, managing consultants, coordinating meetings and training activities, conducting data entry and analysis, record keeping and reporting, and improving training based on feedback.

At IPHI, equity is a cornerstone and guiding principle of our organization’s public health approach. We strive to be an anti-racist/anti-oppressive organization and apply this principle in our work with communities and organizational partners and internally within our own organization. We are committed to ensuring that equity is institutionalized and operationalized within all of our programs, policies, and practices.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Health Equity Trainer and TA Coordinator will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Facilitate health equity training and continuing education, both in person and virtually
• Serve as the lead technical assistance provider for health equity to external partners and manage TA requests, meeting with partners to identify needs
• Conduct research and consult with subject matter experts to develop and revise health equity training materials for in-person, live virtual, and asynchronous training environments
• Prepare instructor materials (course outline, background material, and training aids) and create required job aids, templates, and reference materials supporting different training platforms and formats.
• Develop learner materials (course manuals, workbooks, handouts, completion certificates, and course critique forms).
• Assist with planning, logistics, scheduling, documentation, and follow up to ensure effective implementation of meetings and trainings.
• Create and maintain workshop course in Absorb, IPHI’s learning management system
• Maintain a database of health equity training materials.
• Support data collection and quality monitoring to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Actively contribute to the advancement of the organization and its mission, including strategic planning and the development of new business opportunities.
• Adhere to all requirements regarding the protection of confidential information and other policies and procedures internal to IPHI and partners.

This position may require long periods of sitting/standing at a computer. The job requires lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasional walking (e.g., carrying materials for an on-site meeting).

QUALIFICATIONS

One of the following combinations of education and relevant work experience in public health, adult education, learning management, training, and development:

High school diploma/GED or Associate’s degree plus at least five years of relevant full-time work experience;

Bachelor’s degree plus at least four years of relevant full-time work experience; or

Master’s degree in a related field plus at least three years of relevant full-time work experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of racial and health equity concepts
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and racial justice
• Minimum three (3) years of direct training and facilitation professional experience. Preference for individuals with work experience in non-profits, local government, or health and human services organizations.
• Experience with training and curriculum development and adult learning theory.
• Experience with online survey software, such as Survey Monkey or Google Forms
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with stakeholders diverse in age, country of origin, gender identity, and other characteristics
• Project management skills preferred
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups on complex community issues.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully in a complex and dynamic organizational environment.
• Experience managing virtual meeting technology and tools (Zoom, Jam boards etc.).
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a remote environment
• Self-starter and an entrepreneurial spirit
• A positive attitude
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning.

Not required but would be a plus:

• Professional experience managing grant-funded community programs
• Familiarity with health inequities in Maryland, Virginia, and/or the District of Columbia
• Other experiences related to community health and health equity
• Bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish

 COMPENSATION

This is an exempt position with competitive benefits and an anticipated starting full-time salary range of $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience. Salary is contingent upon available funding. IPHI offers a flexible and collegial work environment and competitive benefits package, including vacation and health leave, health/dental/vision insurance, disability and life insurance, and retirement 403(b) plan and contributions, among other benefits.

LOCATION

Job location is flexible within the region, though regional and national travel may be required. IPHI has offices in Washington, DC; Largo, MD and Richmond, VA. IPHI currently has a flexible telecommuting policy, though some work time in an office environment may be required in the future, and some travel should be expected.

Vaccination Requirement

IPHI requires all employees working on-site or in the community to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or to have an approved vaccine accommodation.

ABOUT IPHI

Established in 2009, the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is a regional non-profit organization that develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. IPHI’s work strengthens health systems and policy, enhances conditions that promote health, and strengthens government and community capacity to ensure equitable health opportunities for all. IPHI is the official designated public health institute serving the region as recognized by the National Network of Public Health Institutes.

This job has been posted by TalentBoost on behalf of the Institute for Public Health Innovation. TalentBoost is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of TalentBoost not to discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.