CPRIT Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION: Coordinates the Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) program funded by MD Anderson. Implements the program's guidelines while monitoring and evaluating the outcomes. Coordinates program services with the interdisciplinary team and community partners.

SUPERVISION: Directly supervised by the Director of Grants & Program Development.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires prolonged sitting stooping and bending. May require moving up to 25 pounds. Requires the use of office equipment, such as computer terminals, telephone and copiers, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors program operation to ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws; accreditation requirements, funding requirements, and any other requirements set forth by funding, legislative accrediting or regulatory bodies.
• Participates in coalition and networks that relate to CPRIT and/or Center's mission or operations.
• Responsible for meeting the criteria set by MD Anderson regarding reporting and Gateway's deadline for data entry and reports.
• Ensures timely follow-up of abnormal results and/or condition as per protocol or procedure.
• Addresses patient complaints in a professional, courteous and timely manner and reports findings to Program Director and/or the Center's CEO/COO.
• Assures that all managers and employees under the programs adhere to CPRIT's program protocols.
• Works with program director, managers, and staff to assure services, personnel and program activities operate efficiently.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Risk Management activities.
• Performs records reviews (audits) to evaluate program performance and reports results to the program director.
• Monitors CPRIT objectives, performance, and expectations.
• Attends state conferences and meetings as required.
• Organize and schedules meetings with administrators and providers as necessary.
• Participates in community activities, i.e., health fairs, presentations, etc.
• Prepares and submit required reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from a four-year college or university in Public Health, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Health Education with at least one-year experience in a health education, training, or research capacity.
• OR five years' experience preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and minimum liability insurance.
• Must be able to drive within Webb, Zapata and Jim Hogg counties.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to gather information and analyze data;
• Ability to professionally and accurately represent the Center, its mission, philosophy and services;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher and Power Point);
• Must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
• Maintain confidentiality of information per HIPAA guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the general public.
• Work flexible hours.