Details
Posted: 04-Aug-23
Location: Telecommuting,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Department Overview
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is a pioneer in personalized cancer treatment and research, led by Dr. Brian Druker, whose development of Gleevec transformed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from a fatal disease to a manageable one and proved that targeted therapies can work. The institute focuses on precision oncology, the early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its caregivers, researchers, and support personnel. Knight affiliates subscribe to three guiding principles: we are bold, we are supportive, and we work as a connected team in our fight to end cancer as we know it. We'd love for you to join us!
The Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (directed by Dr. Jackilen Shannon) aims to identify and address priority issues related to cancer prevention, early detection and screening, and access to cancer care in Oregon and Southwest Washington through grantmaking, research and community outreach and engagement.
Function/Duties of Position
This position plays a critical role within COE implementing evidence-informed strategies and supporting community-engaged research activities that are aligned with priorities of the Knight Cancer Institute and as outlined in Oregon's Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan. This position will work under the direction of the Program Manager for the Oregon Cancer Action Initiative's Specialist Program. This position will be part of the Cancer Outreach Specialist team which supports specialists working in up to 6 regions across the state and will work collaboratively with other staff (including the regionally-sitting Community Research Liaisons at OHSU).
The role of the Community Cancer Control Specialists is to support community-academic partnerships, disseminate culturally specific education and training, and promote evidence-informed cancer prevention strategies that address cancer-related health disparities in their regional catchment area. Specialists will collaborate with Community Health Workers, clinics and providers as well as community leaders to improve cancer awareness and implement prevention strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, providing educational materials and local resources for care as well as working collaboratively to implement evidence informed cancer prevention strategies.
The Community Cancer Control Specialists must possess a demonstrated ability to work with community partners, a willingness to apply a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to all interactions, and ability to move projects forward in a time-dependent manner.
Candidates must be living in (or willing to relocate to) one of the priority Oregon regions. These include:
- Southern Oregon (Klamath and Lake Counties)
- Eastern Oregon (Umatilla, Malheur, Baker, Union, or Wallowa County)
- Central Oregon (Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook County, and/or the Warm Springs Reservation)
- The South Coast (Curry, Coos, or Douglas County)
1.Every Knight Cancer employee is expected to embody our guiding principles:
- We act BOLDLY--Breakthroughs require pushing the boundaries of science, exploring new frontiers, and thinking differently
- We SUPPORT each other--Respect leads to trust, which leads to excellence
- We work as a CONNECTED team -- We must leverage our collective brain power to conquer cancer because no one individual can do it alone
2.Community Engagement & Outreach
- Serve as the Cancer Outreach Specialist for their region (Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, the South Coast)
- Develop and leverage relationships with community partners as a representative of the Knight Cancer Institute.
- Work closely with communities to address cancer-related health inequities, particularly among underrepresented populations, including but not limited to Rural, Indigenous, African-American, Black, Hispanic, Latine/x/o, Asian-American, and/or Pacific Islander communities.
- Coordinate and participate in events, including COE events and health fairs.
3.Health Education & Training
- Adapt and implement evidence-based interventions for cancer prevention depending on the priorities of the Knight and OHA.
- Develop culturally responsive educational materials and curricula for community members, community health workers, and other partners.
- Collaborate with community partners to provide education and training on cancer prevention and screening strategies.
- Facilitate connections between community partners and research coordinators for Knight-sitting clinical trials, as appropriate.
4.Program Coordination & Evaluation
- Coordinate projects with academic, research, community and government partners to implement cancer prevention and control strategies, including screening protocols.
- Collaborate with other Knight COE teams (e.g., Knight Mobile Outreach) and community-engaged research teams at OHSU (Community Research Liaisons and Practice Enhancement Research Coordinators) on community- and/or researcher-initiated cancer prevention projects.
Required Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Master's in relevant field AND 2 years of relevant experience
- OR Bachelor's in relevant field AND 4 years of relevant experience
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
- Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint) on Window OS. Ability to accurately type 60wpm
- Must have demonstrated excellent customer service skills both on the phone and in person
- Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master of Public Health or Master of Social Work
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Experience with implementing and adapting evidence-informed public health interventions (i.e., public awareness and social marketing campaigns)
- Prior experience in culturally responsive and respectful manner with rural and tribal communities
- Knowledge of and/or demonstrated experience working with communities in Oregon. Knowledge of community history, values, and culture
- Experience with group facilitation, conducting trainings, and/or public speaking
- Language fluency in a language of importance to residents of Oregon is highly desirable (e.g., Spanish)
Additional Details
Please submit a resume and cover letter for your application to be considered.
All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
