Job description
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a part-time candidate, who is detailed-oriented and results-driven, to join our team as a Community Health Researcher for a new and unique opportunity. The University of New Mexico researchers are designing and testing individual-level (i.e., educational and behavioral) and systems-level interventions to enhance screening for cancers of the breast, colon-rectum, and cervix among adults in the Zuni Pueblo. This position will be based at the Zuni Health Initiative office located on the Zuni Pueblo. The position will be responsible for the recruitment of study participants, implementation of the intervention(s), and the day-to-day oversight of the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Implement and execute the study protocol, and oversee all aspects of the data collection and data management, in compliance with the protocol requirements
2. Implement and oversee all aspects of the delivery of educational interventions
3. Recruit, evaluate, and instruct research participants
4. Interact regularly with faculty and project coordinator regarding the individual project(s) and provide reporting as required
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics:
1. Ability to effectively adapt to changing priorities
2. Ability to effectively recruit and enroll participants to the study
3. Ability to multitask
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
5. Ability to work in a hybrid (in-person and virtual) format as needed
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its 146 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexico’s cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated 13,578 patients in 105,748 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of 1361 patients participated in cancer clinical trials, including 544 (40%) patients who participated in clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 102 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $36.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published 930 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 530 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.
See the Position Description for additional information.
- A valid New Mexico driver's license will be required if a motor vehicle must be operated on the job.
- Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
1. Member of the Zuni Pueblo
2. Reside in the Zuni Pueblo
3. Work in the Zuni Pueblo
4. Ability to communicate effectively in Shiwi’ma
5. Commute to UNM HSC Campus when necessary
Applicants must provide names of 3 past or present supervisors as references that the hiring official can contact.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
APPLICANT: Please complete the official application; making sure to include all prior work experience and average hours worked per week. Attach your Current Resume; listing three former or current Supervisor References. Attach your Cover Letter that details how your experience matches the position as described above; including any Preferred Qualifications.The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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