Assistant Program Director, Biomedical and Health Informatics, School of Medicine 90379
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 10, 2024
Hiring Department
UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
School of Medicine
Biomedical and Health Informatics
Job Description
The Assistant Program Director will work alongside the Director and will be responsible for developing and directing non-research activities that address the four key actions. This role includes multiple responsibilities, including...
· Cultivaterelationships with new community partners and enacting strategies to engage the university community in the HEI community-based projects.
· Assist with developing/implementing health assessments with community-wide reach.
· Facilitate/organize training programs (e.g., strategic planning, developing a 501c3, program evaluation, grant writing) and Citizen Scientist programs to build the capacity of community partners and health science researchers to work together.
· Coordinate/oversee a community research educational track that trains undergraduate students in community-based health science research and provides a post undergraduate supported internship.
· Coordinate the HEI mini-grant program to support community-engaged projects conducted collaboratively between researchers and community partners.
· Write extramural grants (e.g., CDC, HRSA, PCORI, health-focused foundations).
· Coordinate community forums, listening sessions and other opportunities to hear from the community, share HEI and other health-focused project findings, and identify effective community-engaged strategies to grow/sustain the work.
· Prepare manuscripts, conference abstracts/presentations, community presentations, and guest lectures as first and co-author with the HEI and Community Health Research Group team.
· Provide analysis of policies and regulations related to health equity and outline new/modified policies that impact improved health among underserved and marginalized communities in the urban metropolitan Kansas City and the broader Jackson County geographical area.
Excellent skills in oral and written communications are needed for success in this position.
Qualifications
Master's degree (MPH, MPA, MA) with a focus on public health, extensive community-engaged public health experience, and supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in acquiring federal, foundation and other externally-focused funding.
- Experience in working with Kansas City community-based organizations (e.g., faith-based, neighborhoods, youth organizations), health agencies, and government institutions.Willing towork some weekends and evening in collaborations with these organizations.
- Experience with Community-based research processes.
- Experience in developing and evaluating health promotion programs in underserved communities while working in underserved communities.
- Having scholarly products such as published manuscripts and presentation at public health conferences
- Mentoring other interested in public health careers
For consideration, you must apply online at www.umkc.edu/jobs, click in Academic Positions (Job Opening ID 51253).
Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience with accompanying curriculum vitae and a current list of references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 51253 and name of the position.
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.
Full-time, unranked academic benefit eligible position working approximately 30+ hours a week (.75 FTE). This position is open until filled.
Other Information
We are a vibrant community of behavioral scientists and other community-based researchers, statisticians and clinicians who are dedicated to our students' academic and career success. The department is committed to educating researchers, clinicians and human service professionals who will advance knowledge and population health with a focus on health equity.
UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with surrounding urban communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, and more economically secure quality of life.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.
