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Job Description
Senior Director
Permian Basin
38921BR
Position Description
Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the rural health epidemiology initiative for the Permian Basin area for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine based in Odessa, Texas. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.
Major/Essential Functions- Perform epidemiologist job duties in the Permian Basin, Texas area (Odessa & Midland).
- Oversee community/rural engagement unit, including public health improvement interventions, by developing and implementing unit policies and procedures.
- Conduct community-based participatory research projects utilizing statistical analysis to develop methodologies and procedures for disease prevention, evaluate data, and present findings.
- Plan and direct projects to investigate and/or promote research in social determinants of health, preventative care and treatments.
- Communicate findings to various types of health practitioners, administration and other partners.
- Attend meetings with various department heads and coordinate interdepartmental functions.
- Oversee community/rural health engagement staff.
- Teach principals and develop instruction materials for community-based educational programs.
- Develop relationships with partners in the community to discuss, respond, and enhance community health needs.
- Coordinate activities to promote those relationships and programs to fill community needs.
- Develop and maintain record systems to store and process data needed to prepare reports to inform partners of the status of health/preventative care programs.
- Maintain knowledge of medical advancement, data analysis tools, and healthcare-related technology that would be used to plan and implement projects to advance integrated care in the community.
- Periodic travel within the Permian Basin, TX area.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology; two (2) years of experience in a public health-related position, including one (1) year of experience working with infection prevention, monitoring and tracing diseases; and multi-agency public health coordination; and a demonstrated knowledge of rural health issues.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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