Community Outreach and Recruitment

Company: University of California - San Diego Medical Cente
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 29, 2020

Job Description:

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/25/20 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/07/20. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. This position is expected to be filled immediately. Current UCSD and UCSD Health applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal applicant pool. DESCRIPTION =========== The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine was established in 1969 and since then has grown to have 40+ faculty members. Our research space is located in several buildings on and off campus including the Clinical Teaching Facility (CTF), the Antiviral Research Center (AVRC) in Hillcrest, the Stein Clinical Research Building, the Moores Cancer Center, the Biomedical Research Facility, the San Diego VA Medical Center, the Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM) East Building, and the George Palade Laboratories for Cellular and Molecular Medicine. Major international collaborations in Mozambique, Mexico, India, South Africa and Peru play important roles in the Division s expansion of its international programs. The division continues to grow and expand with the development of our international medicine program, as well the ongoing studies and interests of our faculty. Uses professional community educational program concepts to deliver and enhance standardized educational programs and volunteer educational programs as needed. Analyzes program content and delivery needs to determine effectiveness of current programs and identify underrepresented constituencies in the community. Participates in recruitment and outreach activities for assigned program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ====================== * Associate's Degree in related area; and/or equivalent experience/training. * Continuing education in related field is required. * Two (2+) or more years of community outreach or recruitment experience for research. * Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives. Knowledge of and/or integration into the communities most at risk of COVID-19 with an emphasis on persons of color and the elderly. * Working knowledge of delivering community educational programs. Experience with reviewing and preparing materials for community education for under-served communities. * Working knowledge of current community education programs and trends. Knowledge and understanding of COVID-19 transmission, ongoing COVID-19 research, and transmission prevention. * Demonstrated knowledge of conducting needs assessment. Experience working with and/or basic understanding of clinical trials processes. * Two (2) years of experience in a health or social service field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Strong analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs. * Excellent reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills. * Proficient skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. * Proven ability to network with a wide range of communities, clinics and service organizations to reach different populations within the county. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ======================== Written and verbal bilingual Spanish/English skills. SPECIAL CONDITIONS ================== * Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. * Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. * Must possess a valid CA driver s license with an acceptable driving record. Must be willing to travel around the county as a part of outreach and recruitment efforts. * The majority of our current research focuses on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) infection. Must be comfortable working with participants with HIV/HCV.

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