Associate Public Health Manager – Screening Navigator, Nashville TN
About The Position
As part of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center (VICC) Community Outreach and Engagement population health navigation program, the Associate Public Health Manager for Cancer Screening provides patient-centered, non-clinical navigation services to community members who need cancer screening, including people who are uninsured or underinsured. The role works with community partners to educate and support patients about cancer screening and local resources, helping them overcome health care system barriers and access quality medical care in a timely manner. The position supports program leadership and the VICC Community Outreach and Engagement team with program coordination, outreach, education, administration, documentation, and follow-up. It maintains awareness of community resources and research project activities, tracks program activities and outcomes, and contributes to performance improvement. The position may have additional duties assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Public health background.
- Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated ability to engage and support diverse patient populations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating small-group discussions, workshops, or educational sessions.
- One-to-one or small-group health coaching experience, including building trust and supporting behavior change.
- Clinical experience in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working in a community clinic or community health environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide programmatic support as part of the VICC Community Outreach and Engagement population health navigation program.
- Help community members understand local resources and educate patients about cancer screening guidelines and options.
- Maintain awareness of community resources, identify individuals in need of screening, and help address barriers by connecting patients to resources.
- Support program leadership with programmatic and administrative responsibilities.
- Work with partner organizations, including attending relevant meetings and outreach events.
- Follow up with individuals who have received navigation support to encourage action and continued screening.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date documentation of navigation interactions; track program activities and report quarterly on outcomes and performance improvement activities.
- Assist in developing and implementing patient and community outreach and education programs, as appropriate.
- Support the creation, coordination, and execution of the program.
- Maintain awareness of research project activities.
Benefits
- The posting describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
