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New Mexico Department of Health · 14 hours ago

Comprehensive Cancer Program Coordinator

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.16/hr - $36.24/hr

2+ years exp

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is dedicated to ensuring health equity and improving health outcomes in New Mexico. The Comprehensive Cancer Program Coordinator collaborates with stakeholders to implement cancer prevention and control initiatives, focusing on health equity and effective communication with community partners.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assisting the New Mexico Cancer Council with administrative tasks including meeting minutes and communications and supporting special projects

Using strong technical writing and analytical skills for grant reporting, evaluation, and communication

Developing and monitoring contracts for the Comprehensive Cancer Program with partners in community education and cancer support, among other activities

Developing and/or revising educational materials such as brochures and presentations for audiences with different levels of health literacy

Conducting educational presentations on cancer prevention and control topics for priority populations

Providing technical assistance to contractors and other partners

Providing leadership, support, coordination, and collaboration to Population and Community Health Bureau processes and activities

Qualification

Public health principlesCancer preventionControlCommunity partnership developmentTechnical writingProject managementAnalytical skillsHealth equityOutstanding communicationLeadershipCollaboration

Required

Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment

Experience in and knowledge of public health principles and approaches, in particular as they relate to cancer prevention and control

Community and coalition partnership development and sustainability, including leadership within partnerships

Outstanding communication and writing skills

Experience coordinating and collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders on project planning, implementation, and evaluation

Experience in working to achieve health equity