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University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Medical and Health Program Consultant - 3255
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Position Number: 4045164
Location: Pembroke, NC
Position Type: Health - Health Education & Promotion

Medical and Health Program Consultant - 3255

Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Healthy Start Grant
Working Title: Healthy Start Case Manager
Vacancy Type: Prob, Perm, Grant-Funded, Time Limited, Full-Time

Min T/E Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Public Health Education, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

FTE: 1
Salary Range: $31,200 - $38,973
Hiring Range: $31,200 - $38,973
Position #: 3255
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Schedule Type: Monday - Friday

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
Healthy Start works with families who are expecting and/or have children under 18 months to provide support through health education and case management.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Case Manager will work with program participants to support their health and wellness related needs.

Job Description:
Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Public Contact: Medical Health Program Consultant will be responsible for the implementation of Healthy Start local countywide lay health and consortium building in Robeson County. This position will require numerous presentations to community organization to adequately develop a diverse group of consortia members, which are reflective of the population served. Medical Health Program Consultant will provide outreach for program participants. The focus will be on lay health education regarding pre/post natal care, nutrition and various other aspects of maternal child health including expectant mothers and parents training and educational sessions. The Medical Health Program Consultant will be responsible for conducting community wide consortia meetings and presentations and participate in the development of numerous regional statewide meetings; the Medical Health Program Consultant may adapt or deviate from guidelines and exercise independent judgment within parameters established by the program director. Reports and Records: The Medical Health Program Consultant will study narrative information from diverse sources; conduct random interviews; and draft reports on multiple projects of the consortia. This position will require advising service providers on technical and administrative issues affecting program development, implementation and evaluation of the project. The position will require selecting and applying independent organizational techniques in preparation of the data collected, edited, analyzed and reported thus requiring experience with data collection, internet resources, statistical procedures and grants management.

Records Management: The Medical Health Program Consultant will be responsible for maintaining a records management system, organizing information, printed materials, internet resources and other program related records and expenses. The Medical Health Program Consultant will maintain project files, statistics on project.

Communications: Medical Health Program Consultant will be responsible for all aspects of communication in carrying out the objectives of the project. Medical Health Program Consultant will exercise a thorough knowledge of the principles of English composition to present information effectively orally and in writing in implementing a comprehensive marketing campaign.

Supervision: The Medical Health Program Consultant Director provides broad program guidance and policy, both written and verbal. The Medical Health Program Consultant executes the policy with independence to resolve policy issues in the absence of the director, or alters guidelines to unique situations.

Other: The Medical Health Program Consultant will be required to work under normal pressure to meet the contract deadlines for grants, contracted services and specializes other aspects of the project.

This is a grant funded time-limited position through March 31, 2024.

Management Preference:
Prior experience with home visitation. Prior experience with Case Management.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 03/24/2023
Job Closing Date: 4/14/2023
Open Until Filled:
Posting Category: Professional
Posting Number: SPA00496

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/9923