Umoja Health SF Project Manager

Umoja Health SF Project Manager

Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Part Time

79335BR

Job Summary

Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues.

Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

The incumbent will apply professional concepts to coordination of Umoja Health community health hub activities. Complexity of the activities result from the need to engage professionals, volunteers, medical students and community advocates, while serving as primary point of contact and organization for the coalition.

The incumbent will also ensure robust data collection related to events, produce data summaries for annual reporting of the Umoja Health activities.

The incumbent will work with other team members (project managers for Umoja Health in other counties and cancer health educators from HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement) to execute the role.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEB), housed within the UCSF School of Medicine, is the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system.

The DEB is the epicentre of many of UCSF's initiatives in population health, data science and informatics, health service research, health equity and artificial intelligence.

The DEB has three missions : 1) education, 2) science, and 3) research. Its educational mission is to train students in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods for studying disease etiology and prevention, evaluating tests and treatments, and using evidence-based approaches in clinical practice and population health.

The scientific mission of the DEB is to perform outstanding basic, clinical and population health research along a spectrum from molecules to society and to develop tools for the translation of knowledge that will improve clinical practice and population health and ensure optimal use of resources.

The clinical mission of the Department is to support the practice of public health and preventive medicine in local, state, national and international health agencies.

Dr. Kim Rhoads serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics as well as the senior leader (Associate Director) in the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center (HDFCCC) for Community Engagement and the director of the Office of Community Engagement for the Cancer Center.

Rhoads serves as MPI and Co-investigator on numerous cancer-related and chronic disease focused large scale federally funded awards.

She also serves as the founding director of Umoja Health, a community centered coalition working to achieve health equity in collaboration with multi-sectoral stakeholders that include public health departments, community and faith-based partners, local clinics and health systems.

Umoja Health also hosts Youth Mobilizers and Summer Interns. The framework for community partnerships across all of these projects is centered in the Rhoads Equity in Action Lab (the REAL).

The HDFCCC Office of Community Engagement is charged with facilitating community based and community engaged research. Staff in the office support cancer center investigators in their efforts to build community advisory boards to guide research strategy.

The office also hosts the nearly two-decade old community advisory board (CAB) including regular quarterly meetings, public cancer information offerings and steering committee activities.

The mission of the OCE is to SUPPORT community engagement across the catchment area with agencies and cancer advocates; to FACILITATE equitable community academic PARTNERSHIPS for research and cancer education;

and to DISSEMINATE relevant cancer information to communities and new interventions for cancer prevention and control to providers taking care of the underserved across the Greater Bay Area.

OCE vision is the elimination of cancer inequities that lead to cancer disparities in Northern California. The Umoja Health mission is to building community coalitions with the capacity to achieve health equity through information sharing, service provision and workforce development.

Many of the Umoja Health events and activities occur in community, most times they are outdoors and the supplies for the events need to be lifted, pulled in wagon / on dollies and moved for mobile set up and delivery of service.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 1+ years of directly related experience.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams with diverse partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Artistic design skills using Canva and other software

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health.

We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2025

Location

Oakland, CA

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Mon-Sunday; 4-6 hours variable