Details
Posted: 29-Jul-22
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Department Name: 40113:Opioid Abuse Research Strategic Invstmnt
Job Summary:
The Regional Communications Lead will work collaboratively with University of Kentucky staff and community members to implement the HEALing Communities Study (
HCS), a federal grant that aims to reduce opioid overdose deaths by 40 percent in participating communities. Work will require collaboration with and travel to and around up to four
HCS communities, which include Bourbon, Carter, Jefferson, Knox, Campbell, Greenup, Jefferson, and Mason counties. The Regional Communications Lead will support
HCS study teams and communities as they implement health communication campaigns focused on opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution (
OEND), medications for opioid use disorder (
MOUD), safe disposal of unused medications, and stigma. Support will include attending study team and community meetings (both virtual and in-person), building partnerships and supporting partner campaign implementation, distributing campaign materials to partner agencies and within the community, supporting outreach events and
OEND trainings, management of social media pages, and contributing to evaluation, reports, and presentations.
The University of Kentucky uses equivalencies in determining if a potential applicant meets the minimum education and experience. Related experience can be substituted for education. Click here for more information about equivalencies:
http://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesThe University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of
COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal
CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full
COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Candidates must possess a strong relationship building skill set, have excellent collaboration, communication (oral & written), initiative, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
BA
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification :
None
Preferred Education/Experience:
Preferred experience with ...
- communication campaign planning, dissemination, and outreach
- communication campaign monitoring and evaluation
University Community of Inclusion:
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
