Cancer Public Health Educator

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
September 14th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
September 14th, 2026

• Applicants from previous postings are still being considered for this role and need not reapply

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

E-Verify:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please .

• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $22.16 - $23.87
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

The position (K0220888) Health Promotion and Public Health Education
- Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates promotional, educational, and informational health services programs for cancer prevention and control. Acts as a consultant to community groups, health organizations, and other partners in the promotion of health programs. Plans, prepares, edits, and distributes health information materials such as pamphlets, bulletins, reports, brochures, presentations, visual aids, newspaper releases, etc. Plans, develops, and presents public health and information resource packages to be used in health promotion and risk reduction programs, public health information, and education activities.

Coordinates Early Detection Works (EDW) education/outreach activities. This includes development of statewide approaches to meet funder criteria for evidence-based interventions to reach prioritized populations. Serve as lead worker for regional education/outreach staff and vendors. Coordinate with the University of Kansas Department of Preventive Medicine to develop and provide tools, technical assistance and mentoring for new education/outreach staff and CHWs. Provides outreach including education and information about breast, cervical, colorectal, and cardiovascular health to target populations within regional assignments and other areas as assigned.

Assists with program eligibility and enrollment procedures for the…