Community Health Coordinator
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Type of Position:
Instructional Development
Job Type:
Regular
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Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
CPH Center for Study of Obesity
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Center for the Study of Obesity within the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health is seeking a community health coordinator. The successful candidate will be integral to achieving the Centers research and outreach mission by engaging in applied research related to obesity nutrient/food consumption physical activity and policy/program evaluation.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in biology psychology health education or related fieldor
High school diploma/GED plus four 4 years of health education experience required.
Must be able to pass a background check as part of the Little Rock School District Volunteers in Public Service Program and maintain current CITI training for human subjects research.
Postbaccalaureate coursework in public health preferred.
Formal training or experience in epidemiology preferred.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Two to three years of experience working with communitybased programs/organizations.
One to two years of experience with REDCap data management system for forms surveys and research data management.
One to two years of experience in working with schools and students in a research setting.
General understanding of public health nutrition food insecurity physical activity.
Ability to initiate and maintain positive working relationships with project staff and other organizations.
Ability to track and manage administrative correspondence and ensure research data are accurately and completely recorded.
Evidence of having successfully supported communitybased research and program interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Physical Requirements:
Requires a high level of mobility in order to be able to support activities at various locations and outdoors in settings such as recess.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Perform research outreach and record keeping activities to support the Centers mission
Operates in a supportive role within an interdisciplinary research team
Provides support outreach and administrative support to ongoing grant projects
Recruits and consents research participants collects research data and provides follow up communication with research study participants in person via telephone and email
Documents work with research subjects through appropriate recordkeeping that follows the projects policies and procedures.
Participates regularly in project team meetings.
Participates/assists as needed in any activities related to the Center for the Study of Obesity.
Serves as liaison between the professional staff and the community including developing relationships with various community stakeholders.
Assists in gathering and evaluating data concerning research programs.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Balancing Crouching Driving Grasping Kneeling Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Stooping
Occasional Physical Activity:
Feeling
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
