PROGRAM MGR-INJURY PREV CTR/MVH/FT

Title: Program Manager - Injury Prevention Center

Department: Injury Prevention Center

Hours: 8A-4:30P

Status: Full Time

Facility: MVH

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for the overall planning, development, and oversight of the Injury Prevention Center for the Miami Valley Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center. The objectives of the program are to (1) education the community about injury prevention; to indirectly decrease death and injury by improving trauma care within the region and to (2) raise the visibility of the Trauma Center through increasing public awareness by generation positive media coverage through community outreach. This position also participates in the coordination and execution of hospital emergency preparedness and management.  

Essential Duties & Functions:

Develops and implements evidence-based programs and interventions based on epidemiology of injury, including health burden, risk factors, and disparities.

Serves as a resource and community liaison related to injury prevention for community partners.

Provides ongoing educational outreach and a wide range of training opportunities to local schools, community partners, and other healthcare providers.

Partners with local, state, and national organizations to advance the field of injury prevention by promoting initiatives that facilitate injury prevention.

Actively collaborates with the Trauma Outreach Coordinator to develop and maintain a public presence for the Injury Prevention and Trauma programs.

Develops educational materials, including but not limited to: presentations, reports, etc.

Identifies, pursues, and obtains sources of program support and/or grant funding.

Establishes and implements strategies for continuous improvement and program evaluation.

Participates in the coordination and execution of hospital emergency preparedness and management. 

Education:

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements:

Type of degree: Public health, health education/promotion, public administration, social work, or another health-related field preferred.

Preferred educational qualifications: Masters preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required: none. 

Preferred: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)  

Experience:

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Background and experience in health, health education, or community outreach required.

Preferred experience: An ideal candidate would have instructor certification in Matter of Balance, Stepping On, Stop the Bleed, and as a CarFit Technician.

Knowledge/Skills: N/A