Cancer Community Outreach Manager

Hartford HealthCare • Hartford, CT

15d

About The Position

The Cancer Community Outreach Manager is responsible for managing system-wide community programs such as the Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program (CEDPP) and WISEWOMAN, Hartford Hospital’s Prostate and Colorectal Screening Program and Mobile Mammography program. The Community Manager plans and develops outreach strategies; including defining the goals and timelines for the programs managed; collaborating with the Department of Public and other statewide organizations and providers. Responsibilities include but, are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years community outreach experience
• Professional proficiency in both verbal and written English and Spanish strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree, Master’s in Public Health (MPH) preferred

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and sustain partnerships with diverse stakeholder groups (e.g. community organizations, schools, health organizations, and churches) to increase program and hospital awareness
• Oversees Hartford Hospital’s Mobile Mammography Program in collaboration with the Department of Radiology.
• Assist in the development and administration of assigned program budget; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend budget adjustments as necessary.
• Convene and participate in meetings and committees to implement plans and identify additional collaborative opportunities that promote programs and align with Cancer Committee Standards
• Apply for grants to ensure funding for Connecticut Early Detection and Prevention Program, Prostate and Colorectal Screening Program.
• Develop work plans, and implement CEDPP throughout Hartford HealthCare System hospitals and subcontracted providers.
• Oversees the completion of monthly and quarterly reports and provides the Department of Public Health quarterly reports.
• Maintains outreach database for tracking and trending purposes to assure programs are meeting the needs of the community.
• Implements and monitors outreach goals and objectives that align with the strategic direction of the organization by analyzing needs and developing recommendations.

Benefits

• With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth.
• Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children.
• We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager