**Part-Time Staff, Strengthening Kentucky's Public Health Infrastructure
Eastern Kentucky University**
Title: Part-Time Staff, Strengthening Kentucky's Public Health Infrastructure
Position Type: Part-Time Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Hours Per Week: up to 25
Additional Schedule Details: Hybrid (virtual/in-office) flexible schedule with travel expectations on occasions
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Jonathan Vorbeck
Job Summary/Basic Functions
This part-time position will support faculty within the Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration, and Medical Sciences in implementing activities and deliverables associated with the Strengthening Kentucky's Public Health Infrastructure initiative in collaboration with local health departments and community partners across Kentucky. Funding for this position is provided through a contractual agreement supporting these efforts. Primary responsibilities include:
Collecting, organizing, analyzing, and summarizing primary and secondary health data to support community health assessment and improvement planning efforts.
Assisting with the preparation of reports, presentations, data summaries, and other project deliverables.
Supporting the coordination and facilitation of virtual and in-person community meetings, focus groups, forums, and other engagement activities.
Assisting with meeting logistics, participant communications, documentation of discussions, and preparation of meeting summaries.
Supporting collaboration with local health departments, community organizations, and other public health partners.
Maintaining project records and assisting with project-related reporting and documentation requirements.
Attending and participating in project-related meetings, trainings, and conferences, including those sponsored by the Kentucky Public Health Improvement Network (KPHIN), Kentucky Academy of Science, and Kentucky Public Health Association (KPHA).
Performing other project-related duties as assigned.
This position provides practical experience in community health assessment, community engagement, public health data analysis, and health improvement planning while supporting initiatives designed to strengthen Kentucky's public health infrastructure and improve population health outcomes across the Commonwealth.
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Public Health (MPH) or related degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with community health assessment and improvement planning processes preferred.
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Open Until Filled: Yes
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/part-time-staff-strengthening-kentucky-s-public-health-infrastructure-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states
