Community Health Agent (Epidemiology and public health)

The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public institution that promotes and develops research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. In collaboration with the International Health Center Drassanes, we are seeking a Community Health Agent to work on a project aimed at the prevention, promotion, screening, and treatment of migrant populations in vulnerable situations regarding Hepatitis B, C, and D. Especially for the Pakistani population.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Education: Minimum Secondary Education Certificate (ESO) or equivalent.
Languages: Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, Urdu. Knowledge of Punjabi or Hindi is desirable.

Desired:

Additional training in cultural mediation or community health

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 1 year of experience in cultural mediation or community work with migrant populations.
Knowledge of the social and cultural reality of the Pakistani community in Barcelona and Catalonia.
Interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired:

Previous experience in projects related to infectious diseases or public health

Main responsibilities and duties:

Act as a liaison between healthcare professionals and the Pakistani community to facilitate communication and cultural understanding.
Participate in health promotion, prevention, and screening activities related to Hepatitis B, C, and D.
Support the organization of workshops, campaigns, and other initiatives targeted at the intended population.
Collect information and assist in the follow-up of identified cases.
Provide support for administrative tasks related to the project.

Labour conditions:

Part-time position: 10 hours/week.
Starting date: Early February 2025.
Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.
Gross annual salary: To be determined based on experience and skills, in accordance with the VHIR Collective Agreement pay scale.

What can we offer?

Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 16-02-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.