*Lactation Navigator at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-Designated Cancer Center, and one of only 73 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center, we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Lactation Navigator collaborates with the Program Manager, Principal Investigator, organizations, peers and/or volunteers to identify, plan, and implement strategies for various programs. Contributes to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs. Collects and analyzes data to identify community needs before implementing programs to multiple audiences across the state of Oklahoma.

Duties:

• Assists with the development of outreach strategies and marketing tools of lactation support resources. Identifies resources and opportunities to implement programming and policy, system, and environmental changes. 


• Collaborates with program teams, community organizations, peers, and volunteers in the execution of events and activities. Contributes to the design and implementation of the program components. Develops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with agencies and organizations across the state. Provides program information to the public through public relations and media campaigns.


• Assesses available lactation support resources. Identifies the availability of lactation services and resources and related gaps, identifies local and state policies related to the availability of and access to services. Identifies opportunities to impact relevant policies. Distributes educational materials and programs to community agencies, local government, and state government.


• Provides guidance to agencies and organizations on assessment of education needs and on development and delivery of education programs. Seeks funding opportunities to expand programming for priority audiences.  


• Supports hotline app development and implementation.


• Provides educational program development, delivery, and evaluation. Implements and manages community-based projects involving community partners and stakeholders. Prepares and distributes education materials (videos, blogs, brochures, flyers, etc.).


• Prepares monthly reports of all activities performed and assigned program objectives. May conduct literature searches relevant to the program. Maintains records for reporting purposes.


• Develops, prepares, and coordinates project applications and project-related activities to obtain funding for education programs and related work.


• Collaborates with external partners to refer participants to lactation resources. Collaborates with program teams, community organizations, peers, and volunteers in the execution of events and activities. Contributes to the design and implementation of the program components. Develops and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with agencies and organizations across the state. Provides program information to the public through public relations and media campaigns.


• Organizes community events, trainings, conferences, and community presentations.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND:

• 12 months experience in community outreach activities or health education.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 60 months experience.

Certifications or Licenses: None.

Skills:

• Knowledge of community outreach practices


• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods


• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.


• Must have time management and organizational skills


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Must have social media and marketing skills and media relations


• Ability to plan events and coordinate programs


• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, graphics, presentation software, and create web-pages


• Detail oriented and demonstrated organizational skills.


• Available beyond typical workday for community programming and research


• Able to utilize computer virtual meetings, social media and website.

Working Conditions:

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  Physical:
  
  
  
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  
  
  • Communicate effectively.
  
  
  • Manual dexterity.
  
  
  
  


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  Environmental:
  
  
  
  • Standard Office Environment with some off-campus meetings with external partners. 
  
  
  
  

Department Preferences:

• Prefer Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with WIC


• Certified as an IBCLC or breastfeeding educator or counselor, Lactation Specialist/Educator/ Counselor or comparable

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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