Outreach Coordinator​/Medical Driver- Div. Infectious Diseases

Outreach Coordinator

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Outreach Coordinator to work at the UHealth campus.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plans promotional, educational, and other events to increase community awareness.
• Develops a network and database of community contacts, agencies and services.
• Researches and prepares reports, records, and other documentation to coordinate and implement public and outreach programs.
• Develops creative strategies to effectively communicate awareness of outreach programs.
• Responds to public inquiries about program(s).
• Trains personnel to carry out an effective public education and outreach programs.
• Distributes educational literature.
• Documents daily activities and the number of contacts reached or served through outreach initiatives.
• Maintains effective lines of communications with current and prospective clients to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Promotes services offered to the targeted group.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Organizes, promotes, and delivers public outreach and educational events.
• Serves as the primary driver for three mobile units, ensuring safe and timely transportation for outreach events and supporting all aspects of mobile unit operations.
• Maintains vehicle logs, safety checklists, and coordinates with fleet services for maintenance.
• Develops outreach contacts and supports data collection and reporting for grants.
• Assists in transporting supplies, setting up event infrastructure, and managing mobile unit logistics.
• Responds to public inquiries and promotes services at events.
• Collaborates with clinical and administrative staff to ensure alignment with grant requirements.
• Maintains records of outreach activity, participation, and vehicle use.
• Supports coordination of event planning, including location scouting and community partnerships.
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Coordination of specimen drop off, pick up results, sort results.
• Supply picks up and coordination for FDOH, any other organization.
• Represent the organization at health fairs, community meetings, and other public events and initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
• Distribute promotional materials, schedule outreach visits, and assist with data collection.
• Assist with client intake, surveys, and basic program support during mobile events.

Core

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.