Program Coordinator – Cancer Prevention and Control

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Virginia (MN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC) seek a dedicated professional to manage health education programs and coordinate partnerships that improve cancer health outcomes in the Appalachian region.

The role facilitates day-to-day program operations, develops educational resources, and supports grant-funded projects through internal and external communications, with emphasis on community engagement and collaboration with clinical partners.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, health communications, social work, social sciences, health education, healthcare administration, marketing, or related field.
At least two years experience in managing health education programs, event planning, group dynamics and leadership.
Program assessment, evaluation, and practice facilitation.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Knowledge of current health issues and health information needs of the medically underserved preferred.
Valid Driver's license related to travel requirements of the position

Responsibilities

Participates in and contributes to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC).
Facilitates day to day programming for one or more specific CPC programs or WVUCI priority projects.
Coordinates internal and external relationships with community and/or clinical partners to improve cancer health outcomes in West Virginia.
Identifies, develops, and maintains partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community-based organizations throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Coordinates and facilitates internal and external programmatic meetings to monitor progress of grant-funded projects or initiatives as assigned.
Develops and disseminates cancer information creating resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, websites, etc.

Skills

Health Education Program Management

Event Planning

Program Assessment and Evaluation

Community Partnership Development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Tools

Social Media

Websites

Infographics

Presentations

Job description

Participates in and contributes to the mission, vision, and strategic plan of WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) and Department of Cancer Prevention and Control (CPC).
Facilitates day to day programming for one or more specific CPC programs or WVUCI priority projects.
Coordinates internal and external relationships with community and/or clinical partners to improve cancer health outcomes in West Virginia.
Identifies, develops, and maintains partnerships with strategic stakeholders, community, and professional partners, and various community-based organizations throughout West Virginia and the Appalachian region.
Coordinates and facilitates internal and external programmatic meetings to monitor progress of grant-funded projects or initiatives as assigned.
Develops and disseminates cancer information creating resources such as handouts, flyers, presentations, internal and external communications, videos, photographs, posters, infographics, social media, websites, etc. as relevant to both internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline: public health, nursing, health communications, social work, social sciences, health education, healthcare administration, marketing, or other healthcare professions degree.
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the following: Managing health education programs, event planning, group dynamics, leadership.
Program assessment, evaluation, and practice facilitation.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Knowledge of current health issues, health education and behavioral theories, and health information needs of the medically underserved preferred.
Valid Driver's license related to travel requirements of the position

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing health education programs and facilitating community partnerships to improve cancer health outcomes. Proficient in program assessment, evaluation, and the development of educational resources for diverse stakeholders.

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