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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for an Outreach Coordinator. The Outreach Coordinator position is for work developing and implementing public education and outreach programs. The employee in this position is responsible for assisting in planning, preparing and implementing programs including a mobile unit to reach targeted population for general wellness screening including HIV and STD testing and cancer screening. This position may involve developing and delivering screening questionnaires, counseling individuals regarding risk and recommended screenings, performing HIV testing in community outreach settings, and ensuring linkage to care and continuity for sexual health and wellness services including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Carry out on-site and telephone assessments.

·Compile data for presentation.

·Assist with preparation and distribution of counseling and navigation manuals.

·Coordinate printing of materials of distribution.

·Work with community based organizations to plan promotional educational, and other events targeted toward designing increase awareness of the community.

• Research and prepare reports, records and other documentation to coordinate and implement public and outreach program.

• Respond to public inquiries about program.

• Document daily activities and number of contacts reach or served through outreach initiative.

• Maintains effective lines of communications with clients and prospective client to ensure adherence to program goals and objectives are met.

• Promote services offered through traditional and electronic media.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of one year of experience is required

• Phlebotomist certification, BLS and HIV certification required.

• This job may require evening and weekend hours and job duties may take place at multiple community locations throughout South Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the content of information and resources available.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with external agencies.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.

• Performs in tactful and professional manner.

• Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) preferred.

• Cultural competency with diverse populations including racial, ethnic, and sexual minority populations.

  Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H5