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Men's Health Navigator - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Position Number: 5737885
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Men's Health Navigator - Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Georgetown University's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Georgetown University Medical Center, seeks to prevent, treat, and cure cancers by linking scientific discovery, expert and compassionate patient care, quality education and partnership with the community - guided by the principle of cura personalis, "care for the whole person." Georgetown Lombardi is the research engine driving clinical cancer research at MedStar Health in the D.C. Metro area and Hackensack Meridian Health in northern New Jersey.

The Men's Health Navigator, Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention guides men, especially from minoritized and under-resourced communities, through cancer prevention, diagnostic, therapeutic, and survivorship phases of the cancer continuum, as needed. The navigator will help establish and implement community-based partnerships and navigation processes for cancer services related to gastrointestinal, lung, prostate, and other cancers. The navigator will also assist the nurse navigator and associated Lombardi faculty in tracking outcomes for outreach, engagement and navigation in Men's Health. This position requires ongoing support. Duties include but are not limited to:

Conduct outreach in the DC metropolitan area to identify and partner with community-based organizations focused on men's health and other issues relevant to adult men.
Promote cancer screening and preventive services in men through outreach, education, and navigation.
Actively engage and recruit underrepresented minorities in clinical research/trials, and population sciences research.
Identify and address social determinant barriers through existing navigation and community partnerships.

Work Interactions

This position plays a key role in establishing and maintaining Georgetown Lombardi's commitment to engaging the whole person (Cura Personalis) and the community in reducing the cancer burden in the district and surrounding areas. The work will involve communicating with diverse stakeholders including health providers, public health personnel, community members, community leaders etc. Developing new partnerships in the community and helping address barriers to accessing cancer-related services in collaboration with the existing team at the Ralph Lauren Center will be critical. The position reports to the Director of Cancer Screening at the Ralph Lauren Center.

Requirements and Qualifications

At least a Bachelor's degree (Masters preferred) in community health or related field
At least 6 months experience working within communities, particularly among underrepresented minorities and/or among men
3 years of related experience, and knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Experience in working in teams involved in clinical trials or other types of research
Ability to read/write in English
Proficient in MS Office - Word, Excel and PowerPoint along with a working knowledge of Internet usage, research, and office equipment
Must be able to drive and attend community events/community partner sites and have flexibility to work at least one weekend per month
Knowledge about communities and culture in the Washington DC metropolitan area preferred

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

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