Clinical Program Coordinator (H)

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Program Coordinator. The Clinical Program Coordinator assists in the development, organization, production, and evaluation of a variety of health promotion and educational program offerings for patients in the assigned unit. Moreover, this employee provides general oversight to daily program activities in support of the University’s mission. The Clinical Program Coordinator may also monitor the financial performance of programs to meet departmental goals and assists with short- and long-range budgetary planning.

• Evaluates program effectiveness, analyzes results, and recommends appropriate action.
• Coordinates program activities with other program, department or staff activities, ensuring optimum efficiency.
• Trains, develops, and empowers staff to effectively perform their jobs.
• Acts as a main point of contact for project funders, advisors, speakers, and participants, and recruits program participants, members, and volunteers.
• Develops cooperative relationships with patients and families by projecting a positive image and creating a professional atmosphere.
• Develops program communications and promotional literature for distribution, including newsletters, brochures, and flyers.
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements, and records for management or outside agencies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of hospital business information.
• Oversees the maintenance of established supply levels in unit and supply rooms.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

The employee in this position is responsible for assisting in planning, preparing and implementing programs including a mobile unit/clinic to reach targeted population for general wellness screening including HIV and STD testing and screening. This position may involve developing and delivering screening questionnaires, counseling individuals regarding risk and recommended screenings, performing HIV testing in community outreach settings, and ensuring linkage to care and continuity for sexual health and wellness services including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The position may also involve assisting with coordination and implementation of educational programs for clients and providers regarding HIV testing and prevention.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

The employee must be certified to perform HIV testing or be willing to receive this certification

Bilingual (English-Spanish or English-Haitian Creole) preferred. This job may require evening and weekend hours and job duties may take place at multiple community locations throughout South Florida

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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