Community Health Coordinator

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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 $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's 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.

• Post-baccalaureate coursework in public health preferred.

• Formal training or experience in epidemiology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two to three years of experience working with community-based 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 community-based 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 Center's 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 record-keeping that follows the project's 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:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment 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, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.