Medical Consultant[2].

   MEDICAL AND HEALTH PROGRAM CONSULTANT 

I.  DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Positions in this banded class provide consultative and educational support in medical and health programs to a variety of audiences. Incumbents 

of these positions typically provide expert advice and consultation within the areas assigned. They may provide technical expertise and guidance in 

assessing, developing and implementing educational and research materials to meet public health needs.

II.  ROLE DESCRIPTIONS BY COMPETENCY LEVEL

III. COMPETENCIES

IV. COMPETENCY STATEMENTS BY LEVEL
Knowledge – Technical

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and public health education activities. Knowledge of emerging public health issues. 

Knowledge of educational theory and techniques in the field of public health education. Knowledge of journalistic principles and methods of  preparing subject matter in the promotion of public health activities.

Basic knowledge - The span of knowledge minimally necessary to complete defined assignments. 

      Working knowledge - The span of knowledge necessary to independently complete defined assignments to produce an effort or activity directed  toward the production or accomplishment of the research objective. 

Full knowledge - The broad scope of knowledge demonstrated on the job that is beyond journey competencies.

Consulting/Advising

Ability to provide advice and counsel. Ability to understand the community to be served or target audience, and its specific health concerns and culture. Ability to identify barriers to appropriate disease management and health promotion.

Client/Customer Service

Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with the community or target audience by listening, understanding and responding to identified needs.

Coaching/Mentoring

Knowledge of teaching and consulting techniques. Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help the audience to strengthen their understanding of and capacity to deal with health issues.

Communication

Ability to establish and maintain effective communications and work relationships with Physicians, health care personnel, and the community.

Ability to convey information clearly and concisely either verbally or in writing regarding the public health issue or concern to ensure that the  audience understands the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. 

V.  MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in public health or public health education, or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Note:  This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per  ADA. Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.