Dartmouth College Hiring for Community Cancer Response Coordinator at Hanover, NH Full Time

Posting date:

12/21/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1128676

Position Title:

Community Cancer Response Coordinator

Department this Position Reports to:

Epidemiology

Hiring Range Minimum:

$57,100

Hiring Range Maximum:

$60,000

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Part time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

20

Location of Position:

Lebanon, NH
DHHS (Concord, NH) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon, NH)

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Hybrid

Is this a term position?:

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.:

14

Is this a grant funded position?:

Yes

Position Purpose:

The Community Cancer Response coordinator is responsible for supporting NH’s community cancer responses and the investigation of environmental health cancer cluster concerns. This position involves considerable work with the community relating to their concerns about the environmental and other local causes of cancer. The Community Cancer Response coordinator works under the NH DHHS Communications Specialist and to develop and implement a collaborative approach to addressing community concerns.

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors plus 6 or more years’ experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to communicate and translate scientific information into lay language
· Ability to maintain positive, open community relationships
·Collaborates effectively with a team that includes NH Division of Public Health Services, town health officers, community leaders, and public.
·Demonstrated ability in handling multiple priorities, project management and meeting deadlines; strong planning and organizational skills.
·Proven relationship building, persuasion and influence skills.
· Strong customer service orientation, with extensive experience in effectively addressing and resolving issues.
·Must have access to car or be able to transport materials to and from meetings and special events/programs

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters in Epidemiology, Public Health, or in a closely related field preferred

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Crystal Murphy

Department Contact Phone Number:

603-653-6279

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Dr. Judy Rees, Department of Epidemiology, NHSCR Director

Department Contact’s Phone Number:

603-653-6279

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.

This position is a 14-month term position.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/71954

Description:

Community Response Coordination
· Facilitate meetings with NH DHHS for community cancer responses and investigation of environmental health related cancer cluster concerns within the state. Develops, reviews, and evaluates objectives and procedures for the cancer concern investigation guidance and protocol.· Coordinate with NH DHHS public officials, town health officers, community leaders, health professionals and residents to discuss community concerns in cancer and environmental factors and identify the response strategies.· Provide consultation, conduct formal presentations, and make recommendations to agency personnel, health professionals, and partners regarding community cancer response protocol and procedures to ensure consistency with agency health priorities.· Communicate with stakeholders to support evidence-based decisions about environmental health related cancer concerns around the community.

Percentage Of Time:

50

Description:

Community Response Engagement
· Coordinate the review and approval of cancer cluster analysis reports by members of the NH DHHS and other DPHS staff and collaborate with the Public Heath Communication Specialist for development and implementation of a communication plan.· Facilitate community meetings and coordinate cancer data and findings presentations to respond to the community cancer requests or concerns.

Percentage Of Time:

20

Description:

Community Response Collaboration
· Participate in the strategic plan development with NH DHHS in collaboration with towns, local communities, and state partners.· Collaborate with legislative liaison and program areas to support legislative activities and commission work.· Work under the direct supervision of the Public Health Communications Specialist.
Other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time:

30

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.