Community Health Agent (Epidemiology and public health)

The Public and Community Health team (eSPiC) was founded in 1994 at the Drassanes International Health Unit of the Catalan Health Institute. Since then, it has worked to achieve equitable, comprehensive, and sustainable healthcare to address health needs at the individual, family, and community levels in the field of International Health and Immigration. The human and professional dimension has been and continues to be the backbone of our interdisciplinary team, built over these years by various professionals, including doctors, nurses, community health workers, administrative staff, anthropologists, psychologists…

Since 2013, we have been part of the infectious diseases/preventive medicine team at the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital / Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), and of the ICS international health program (PROSICS), working towards a health care system that looks beyond the comprehensive clinical and curative services of the highest quality offered by the hospital, promoting the integration of community activities into healthcare by incorporating community orientation at all levels of the organisation.

VHIR is looking for a Community Health Agent to participate in the project “Community and Public Action Model (MACIP): Promotion, Prevention, and Management of Notifiable Diseases (MDO) and Other Situations of Interest Due to Epidemiological Vulnerability in the Immigrant Population in Catalonia.”

This project aims strategically to strengthen networking for promotion, prevention, and active surveillance against Notifiable Diseases (ND) and other situations of interest due to epidemiological vulnerability, especially among the immigrant population, through the implementation of a Community and Public Action Model (MACIP) across Catalonia, based on participatory action research (PAR) processes carried out by the Community and Health Team (ESPIC) through its professionals, doctors, nurses, community health agents (CHAs), together with the Epidemiological Surveillance Services (SVE), Primary Care Teams with their community liaisons, and specialised units in referral hospitals.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Fluency in Romanian (community language), Catalan, and Spanish.

Desired:

Qualifications in a health-related field.

Knowledge of the cultural characteristics of both the country of origin and the host country.

Knowledge of local support and resource networks.

Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Experience in community work

Experience working with migrant populations

Knowledge of Communication-Education

Desired:

Experience in community health interventions.

Experience as a facilitator and leader in work groups.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Deliver community-based educational activities.

Get to know the different educational tools “Espictools”

Support the implementation of screening activities (hepatitis, TB, and other MDOs)

Manage cases of different MDOs, as well as their contact studies

Conduct outreach work within the community.

Follow up with patients

Labour conditions:

Part-time position: 16h/week.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.

Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

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.

International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply: 23-02-2026

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

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.