Job Role Summary

The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Director adheres to the mission, vision, and values of Eskenazi Health and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center (SEMHC), and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The position has accountability for planning, organising, and directing programming, including all grant activity related to SUD for all client/patient care services within SEMHC as deemed necessary and required by regulatory requirements; and to include other clinical program initiatives as determined by the CEO and COO of Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center. The Director of SUD Services oversees strategic development of a coordinated continuum of SUD services across SEMHC in collaboration with internal and external community stakeholders. The SUD director assures that SUD services across SEMHC meet an expected standard of care and provides coordination of communication across the multiple grants and departments that utilise SUD services. The Director is also responsible for ensuring all SUD clinical staff licensing standards for patient care are preserved in all areas of assigned responsibility. The Director of SUD Services is responsible for overall SUD training and management of quality, regulatory readiness, patient safety, and combination of clinical and operational management as well as managing and engaging people to achieve organisational goals in all areas for which incumbent is responsible. This position is also responsible for ensuring patient and family expectations are met or exceeded in all areas for which incumbent is accountable. The Director of SUD Services merges the art and science of mental health services to meet the patient care needs amidst the realities of fiscal stewardship. May be required to function in a clinical capacity on occasion.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• This is a grant funded position.
• Provides leadership and directs SUD clinical patient care activities and quality standards within Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center towards the organisation’s strategic plans, goals, mission, vision, and PRIDE values.
• Provides oversight for SUD clinical standards, policies, protocols, and procedures for the areas of responsibility.
• Understands, communicates, and effectively implements the Joint Commission standards, infection control, and other regulatory requirements for all areas of responsibility
• Serves as member of the executive leadership team of Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and participates in decision-making, policy determination, and planning and operations of the areas under of responsibility and keeps executive leadership informed of the same
• Ensures standards of patient care are met for SUD treatment and advises SEMHC CEO, COO, CMO, medical staff, and clinic managers, in matters related to SUD clinical services
• Ensures staff possessing a professional license operate within the scope thereof and ensures, through training and auditing, staff perform job functions in accordance with statutory, regulatory and Eskenazi Health performance
• “Rounds for outcomes” with patients, families, staff, physicians, and members of the team(s) who help to provide the care and services to our patients.
• Facilitates, develops, and implements SUD training programs to ensure achievement in strategic initiatives and goals.
• In collaboration with the Managers of Eskenazi Health Departments (e.g. Compliance, Billing, Legal, Risk and Regulatory, Human Resources, Professional Development) understands, ensures and implements SUD trainings that supports policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives, and technologies.

Job Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor with a minimum of 5 years of management experience in a SUD Treatment
• Prefer additionally to above qualifications, Master’s degree in Business/Administration/Public Health with minimum of 5 years of Mental Health business management experience
• Current Indiana eligibility for license
• Maintains professional development through a variety of activities such as national certification, ongoing education, conferences, teaching and participating in appropriate professional organisations

Gateway Foundation is a recognised non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. 

Substance Abuse Technicians are responsible for:

• Monitoring, observing, and ensuring the safety and well-being of clients in a substance abuse treatment program
• Providing motivational and educational support and guidance to assist clients in meeting therapeutic goals
• Scheduling and coordinating client transportation and assisting with planning client recreational events
• Supporting treatment plans by reporting client observations and contributing to decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privileges
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Minimum of 6 months of training or equivalent knowledge of substance abuse treatment theory and practice
• Previous work experience with the program specific population (adolescent/adult) in a residential or outpatient setting is preferred
• Must be able to respectfully interact with substance abuse clients and form a working therapeutic alliance
• Valid driver’s license in state of hire and good driving record required

COUNSELOR

Midway Rehabilitation Center is a Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Residential and Outpatient Treatment. 

Hiring Professional Counsellors, with a Bachelor's Degree (non specific to any field), to work with addicted and correctional clients in our Federal Half-Way House. Applicants must have or obtain Substance Abuse Certification (L.A.D.A.C.).

Apply now for immediate consideration! Walk-in applicants are welcome Monday - Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm. No phone calls, please. We will contact qualified applicants.

Requirements - Counsellor:

• Bachelor's Degree is Required (non specific to any field)
• Must have the ability to work with addicted and correctional clients
• Must have or obtain Substance Abuse Certification (L.A.D.A.C.)
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must have knowledge of Community Resources and Rehab Services
• Applicants must pass a background check with no criminal history/record
• Must have a valid driver's license

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.  

We have a vacancy at the Department of Health Sciences in Ålesund (IHA) for a postdoctoral research fellow in the field of evidence-informed health decision making in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The period of employment is for three years (100%).

The position is linked to the three-year interdisciplinary Global Evidence, Local Adaptation (GELA) project. Funded by the European and Developing Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) of the European Union, GELA aims to increase decision makers’ capacity to use global research evidence to develop locally relevant clinical practice guidelines for newborn and child health in three countries in sub-Saharan Africa. NTNU is a partner in this project and Prof. Simon Lewin represents the Department of Health Sciences in this project.

The GELA project will support health decision makers in Malawi, Nigeria and South Africa, and will build on and add value to the large-scale programme of global child health clinical practice guideline development lead by the World Health Organization (WHO). The project will support adaptation and implementation in the three partners countries of WHO guidelines, in collaboration with national ministries and the WHO Afro regional office.

GELA partners will conduct systematic reviews relevant to these guidelines; explore guideline panelists’ experiences with reading and using evidence from systematic reviews of qualitative evidence; and evaluate the impacts of the project on evidence-informed decision making and guideline adaptation processes.

GELA is coordinated by the South African Medical Research Council and includes partners from NTNU, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Western Norway University of Applied Science, Stellenbosch University (South Africa), Cochrane Nigeria at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Malawi), Cochrane and the Stiftelsen MAGIC Evidence Ecosystem (Norway).

The candidate’s main place of work will be NTNU in Ålesund, Norway but she/he may also spend time at GELA partner institutions during the postdoctoral fellowship.

The candidate should begin by 1 February 2023.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit a nurse prescriber (NMP) or someone willing to undertake the training to support delivery of our service at Pier Road Project (community drug and alcohol treatment service for the London Borough of Bexley). South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is the lead for the contract and deliver's the service in conjunction with two partners Humankind and St Giles Trust. The service offers a range of interventions including but not limited to individual and group work, harm reduction intervention's, carer's support, education, training and employment advice. Treatment is personalised and targeted to enable individuals to address their needs and move on in their recovery.

Main duties of the job

To deliver non-medical prescribing for alcohol and drug clients, this will include the provision of clinics for community alcohol detoxes within the service, also delivery of nurse-prescribing clinics for drug clients.

To co-ordinate recovery-focused care packages for a defined caseload of clients with substance misuse issues. These clients will have multiple needs that require a high level of input both from the multi-disciplinary team and across multiple partnership agencies. Care packages will include delivering a combination of physical health, psychosocial and recovery interventions to assist the clients in meeting their needs.

The post holder will also take responsibility, be expected to take the lead on and develop specific specialised areas, be actively involved in any research that is undertaken and work closely with the rest of the team to ensure efficient operation of the service on a daily basis.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust has a national and international reputation in Addiction and Co Occurring Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs (COMHAD) treatment. The COMHAD team, as part of LYPFT, works alongside other partners that make up Forward Leeds, a CQC outstanding rated organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Specialist COMHAD Practitioner to join the multi-disciplinary team at our Armley Park Course base. The team consists of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Psychologist, Mental Health Nurses, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Social Worker, Specialist Health Visitor and a Specialist Midwife. 

The job role will include providing specialist addiction treatment, including psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, harm reduction, & risk management to service users with co-existing mental health and/or pregnancy needs. The LYPFT team is trauma-informed and offers a formulation driven, psychological model. This role will allow you the opportunity to increase knowledge in the field of addiction, which will enhance you skill set within mental health.

Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) is Scotland’s national alcohol charity, committed to preventing and reducing harm to individuals, families, communities and Scotland as a whole.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking two skilled policy professionals to join our passionate team. You will have a varied and challenging role, providing policy and research support across a number of policy areas, including minimum unit pricing, control of the sale of alcohol through the local licensing system, alcohol marketing, and treatment and recovery. Your excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills will be vital in ensuring we meet our goal of effecting policy change in Scotland, to reduce alcohol harm and improve lives.

We are looking for a candidate with:
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a fast-paced policy or practice environment 
• Experience of analysing, interpreting and communicating evidence and research to support policy and practice development
• Experience of working collaboratively and strategically with external organisations and agencies to effect change

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package that includes a contributory pension plan, generous annual leave entitlement and other benefits. 
• A central Glasgow location, close to rail and bus stations.
• Flexible working is encouraged to meet the needs of the post and to accommodate the needs of the postholder.
• A range of formal and informal training and learning opportunities.
• The support of an organisation committed to its operational values.
• The satisfaction of working with a skilled and dedicated team to make change happen.

Alcohol Focus Scotland is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of Canadians. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

CCSA acknowledges that the First Peoples are the holders of Traditional Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance.

Reporting to the Director, Finance (or designate), the Project Coordinator supports projects aligned with CCSA’s collaborative activities. This role provides secretariat support for national meetings, plans knowledge exchange events and facilitates meeting planning. The Project Coordinator is an active member of a diverse team responsible for project management of CCSA’s various initiatives to support the impact of its work.

Responsibilities

• Working with project leads, develop project objectives, involving all stakeholders and ensuring feasibility
• Working with project leads, design workshops and meetings and provide related support, including recruiting participants, drafting meeting materials, securing venues and audiovisual equipment, and coordinating catering
• In collaboration with project leads and the Lead, Corporate Initiatives, monitor and report on the progress of projects through meeting summaries, briefing notes, presentations, executive summaries and other materials
• Ensure that any project concerns or risks are communicated and escalated as necessary
• Ensure the active participation, satisfaction and commitment of partners and stakeholders collaborating on CCSA projects through ongoing communication and support
• Identify and engage key partners and stakeholders in advancing project objectives
• Promote events to key audiences using targeted methods
• Coordinate internal resources, external partners and vendors for the smooth execution of projects
• Support project leads to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope and budget
• Contribute to the development and execution of internal processes for producing resources and reviewing deliverables and project budgets
• Participate in comprehensive sex- and gender-based analyses of evidence, data and reporting
• Working with the Collective Impact and Performance Measurement Analyst, report on project performance using appropriate organizational systems, tools and techniques
• Develop detailed work plans to track progress
• Create schedules and project timelines
• Manage project budgets
• Track deliverables and keep teams updated about timelines
• Create and maintain thorough project documentation

Position Summary: The Associate, Coalition Development Services is an entry-level position responsible for supporting CADCA’s National Coalition Institute. The Associate will work in collaboration with the Deputy Director and Coalition Development Consultants to carry out the National Coalition Institute’s mission to facilitate intensive, comprehensive coalition development support (i.e., technical assistance) to community coalitions, and state and federal leaders.

The NCC AP Certification and Testing Coordinator will assist in the day-to-day functions of the Testing and Certification Departments, which is within the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), under the auspices of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. NCC AP operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor credentialing and endorsement programs at the national and international levels.

The NCC AP Certification and Testing Coordinator will be responsible for test administration support, servicing of test takers and their test results, and reporting results to their referring Board, test question administration into test sites and related tasks outlined below. The NCC AP Certification and Testing Coordinator will provide additional support to NCC AP’s Senior Certification Manager, NCC AP Testing Manager and Director of Certification and Testing. The NCC AP Certification and Testing Coordinator will assist with NCC AP-related administrative tasks and certification application processing, customer service, and other certification-related duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Programme Office in Mozambique (POMOZ) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Maputo. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the UNODC Regional Representative, Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) in Pretoria, South Africa, and the overall guidance of the Deputy Director of the Division for Operations (DO) at UNODC headquarters, Vienna.

For more information on UNODC, please visit our website: www.unodc.org

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Programme Coordinator will act as the Head of the UNODC Programme Office in Mozambique and will be responsible for the following specific duties: 

• Represent UNODC’s position and interests in Mozambique and promote solid partnerships with Government’s institutions, civil society, regional and international aid agencies and financial institutions, parliamentarians and the media as agreed with the Government under the Maputo Road Map for UNODC’s engagement in the country.

• In coordination with the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) and within the framework of the Maputo Roadmap and the Regional Programme for Southern Africa, define programme objectives and manage the development, funding and implementation of UNODC technical assistance and provision of policy advice in Mozambique.

• Represent UNODC within the UN Country Team and other relevant fora in Mozambique and build effective partnerships with UN entities, including joint programmes, ensuring that UNODC’s mandates are fully reflected in the wider programme of work and UN initiatives in the country. 

• Build effective relationship with the Resident Coordinator in Mozambique and other senior UN managers in the country.

• Ensure effective monitoring and collection of data on programme implementation, and contribute to national, regional and global efforts to show UNODC’s contribution to wider UN efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Act as focal point and monitor drug control, criminal justice, anti-corruption and terrorism prevention related information in the country and contribute, when needed, to internal and external reports and briefings on trends and developments.

• Identify areas for programme growth in Mozambique and develop and implement initiatives to broaden UNODC’s strategic engagement in the country.

• Develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy and build partnerships aimed at broadening the donor base, and promoting long-term involvement and financial, in-kind support and resources by national, regional and international public and private sector donors to support UNODC’s work in Mozambique. 

• Promote a better understanding of the importance of drug control and crime prevention related matters, encourage increased priority attention to all aspects of drug control and crime prevention, and advocate the inclusion of these issues in government planning documents as well as in relevant programmes of other bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental organizations.

• Lead UNODC advocacy and awareness raising efforts in Mozambique and contribute to such efforts at the regional and global level.

• In accordance with established policies and delegated authority manage the financial and human resources assigned to the Programme Office, ensuring appropriate coverage, guidance and supervision of staff and efficient and effective use of such resources.

• Ensure timely implementation and monitor the activities of the project related to the Implementation of the "Maputo Roadmap" of UNODC engagement in Mozambique.

• Ensure and manage planning, programme management and coordination associated with the implementation of the Maputo Roadmap and any programme component as per the UNODC Regional Programme for Southern Africa, including oversight and supervision of the daily activities associated with the implementation of component activities in accordance with UNODC project management policies and guidelines. 

• Prepare terms of reference for project/programme staff and consultants; recruit, train and coordinate the work of local support staff; identify consultancy needs, develop terms of reference for the proposed consultancies and participate in the identification, selection and recruitment process.

• Manage implementation of corporate measures taken as a means to adapt to various streams of UN reform, taking into account local and regional adaption measures by other UN system entities.

• Ensure full substantive and operational coordination and coherence with UNODC operations in the Southern Africa region and support the Regional Representative in promoting and contributing to regional UN partnerships and initiatives.

• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Background:  E-cigarettes are effective for helping people to stop smoking tobacco and consequently UK public health guidance promotes their use for tobacco cessation. However, we do not yet know how to support people to stop using e-cigarettes and a substantial minority of people who stop using tobacco by using e-cigarettes continue to use e-cigarettes long term. Some evidence indicates that long term use of e-cigarettes may increase users’ risk of relapsing back to tobacco, compared to people who do not use e-cigarettes long term, but this is not yet clear. Studies have also shown that most ex-smokers who use e-cigarettes would like to stop.

Research methodology: Project aims are: (1) review the literature to identify the risk of relapse back to tobacco among ex-smokers who use e-cigarettes long term and identify predictors of relapse; (2) investigate user experiences of long-term vaping, including relapse back to tobacco and attempts to stop using e-cigarettes, and explore e-cigarette cessation support preferences; (3) develop an e-cigarette cessation intervention, potentially via smartphone-based behavioural support, and evaluate its feasibility and acceptability in a mixed methods evaluation study. The project would provide the opportunity to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis, a qualitative interview study, develop a behaviour change intervention and undertake a mixed methods evaluation study.

Training: Evidence synthesis, qualitative methods and analysis, mixed methods, statistical analysis including meta-analysis, intervention development and evaluation, writing for publication, thesis preparation, dissemination, and personal and professional development.

Person specification: The University of East Anglia are seeking a student with a good first degree (at least 2:1) and preferably a Masters in a related topic area (e.g., health psychology, public health, social science, research methods) or equivalent research experience. The student will have an interest in behaviour change, relevant research methods and data analysis, and will be committed and self-directed

Groups in society who suffer the most severe social and economic disadvantage, such as those experiencing unstable housing, food insecurity and migrant populations, are likely to have the worst health outcomes.

This PhD will scope the available research evidence and UK service provision to determine harm reduction approaches targeted at the most vulnerable groups in our society and identify sub-populations in need of further support and intervention.

A qualitative study will work with PPi informants and utilise purposive targeted sampling to explore the needs, issues, concerns and aspirations of a defined sub-population. This will seek to understand lived experience and health outcomes from an insider perspective, and what, how and why different approaches could support positive health behaviour change.

The project will culminate with the development of a grounded or theory based intervention approach. There is considerable scope to shape and develop the project, particularly the focus of the targeted sub-population and the qualitative methodological component.

Alcohol Health Alliance is looking for a Communications and Campaigns Manager to lead our communications strategy and help further raise our profile with the media, politicians, stakeholders and the public.

It is a fantastic opportunity to work in an influential health alliance, a partnership of over 60 organisations working together to reduce alcohol harm.

It is one of the largest public health alliances, with members including charities, medical royal colleges, alcohol health campaigners and patient representatives.

Naufar é o serviço nacional de tratamento e recuperação de transtornos por uso de substâncias em Doha, Catar. Prestamos serviços de reabilitação hospitalar, ambulatorial e residencial para mais de 1000 pacientes por ano.

A Naufar está se expandindo e estamos recrutando mais de 80 novos funcionários em uma variedade de disciplinas.

Os candidatos a cargos clínicos devem ser fluentes em inglês e árabe.

Entre em contato comigo diretamente para mais informações. annette [dot] dale [at] naufar [dot] com CEO Naufar    

The University of Sydney's team, led by Professor Paul Haber and Associate Professor Kirsten Morley in the Sydney Medical School at the Faculty of Medicine and Health, conducts clinical research that integrates neurobiological, clinical, and behavioral paradigms to conduct research investigating mechanisms and new treatments for alcohol use disorder with and without comorbid mental disorders. Extensive collaborations with clinicians, neuroscientists (preclinical and clinical), clinical psychologists, geneticists, and biostatisticians enable us to improve our understanding of treatments for the benefit of Australians.

The University of Sydney is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with an interest or background in clinical neuroscience of addictive disorders to join the National Alcohol NHMRC Synergy Research Program. The incumbent will assist in the coordination of this national interdisciplinary program of research (NHMRC Synergy), in addition to contributing to the design, analysis, and publication of clinical neuroscience research aligned with our current program.

This is a very unique opportunity for the right individual to grow as an emerging leader by working closely with national leaders in the field and contributing to the coordination of a national program of high-impact research.

A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. 

The successful applicant will be the main point of contact for SafeScript NSW Clinical Advice Line and the Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS).
The CNC will work in collaboration with Alcohol and Drug Staff Specialists, Mental Health clinicians and Pain Service clinicians. 
SafeScript NSW Clinical Advice Line and DASAS are NSW state-wide telephone services that offers advice to health professionals on the clinical management of patients with Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) concerns (DASAS), and support health professionals to provide appropriate care for patients with complex conditions such as pain (acute and chronic), anxiety, insomnia and substance use.

As part of the Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) widely, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will provide mentorship, education and leadership both within the ADS and to targeted clinicians in other local health districts as part of the ADS Telehealth partnerships.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website.

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

 

AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. is seeking to hire a highly-motivated individual into a new Prevention Fellowship Program being implemented through its New England Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) program.  This one year fellowship, funded by SAMHSA, is part of a national fellowship program working to train and sustain a well-trained and knowledgeable cadre of prevention professionals who understand and exemplify the principles and best practices of substance use prevention.

The New England PTTC’s Building Our Leadership and Diversity (BOLD) Prevention Fellowship Program is focused on increasing the number of prevention professionals working within Black/African American communities and building their capacity to identify and chronicle programs, practices, and policies proven effective in reducing substance misuse risk factors and consequences and promoting mental health and protective factors or assets in Black/African American communities.

This is a paid full-time, one-year fellowship that will be placed with Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), located in Cranston, Rhode Island. Fellows will work on projects as assigned by their placement site but will also have a portion of their time dedicated to learning and capacity development activities coordinated by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) network.  The BOLD Fellow will receive mentorship from prevention staff at their placement site as well as through AdCare’s PTTC program staff.

Duties and tasks include:

• Assist with planning and development of a Rhode Island Teen Institute
• Assist with changes and updates to Rhode Island’s IMPACT prevention data collection system
• Assist with the review and approval of regional prevention strategic plans
• Assist with the development of media projects
• Assist with research and developing considerations to address cultural competency in prevention programming
• Participating in the schedule of BOLD Fellows prevention science trainings and cohort activities
• Participating in a cohort research project to support prevention in Black or African American communities.
• Other duties as assigned

In this project, under the supervision of the Joint Principal Investigators (Prof Penny Cook and Prof Raja Mukherjee) and co-Investigators (Dr Clare Allely and Dr Alan Price), you will carry out the feasibility study to gather sufficient information to design a robust randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the SPECIFIC parenting programme, demonstrate whether it is feasible to deliver the RCT and establish whether there is sufficient evidence to warrant an application to fund a definitive study. You will be expected to develop the application for funding for the definitive study.

University of Salford's connection to industry is stronger than ever, particularly in terms of our real-world research. The University of Salford is the leading UK university in research on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is caused by alcohol consumption in pregnancy, and is characterised by difficulties with motor coordination, speech and language, academic achievement, memory, attention, impulse control, hyperactivity, emotion regulation, adaptive functioning and social communication. The team at the University of Salford have designed ‘SPECIFIC’: an intervention for parents and carers of children newly diagnosed with FASD, using funding from the Medical Research Council. We now seek an experienced post doctoral research fellow to develop the next phase of this exciting research programme: a feasibility trial of SPECIFIC, funded by the National Institute for Health Research (Research for Patient Benefit) scheme, in partnership with the leading charity and the National FASD Clinic.

About the job

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Partners for Healthier Communities Director, the Prevention Coordinator plans, develops, organises, conducts, and evaluates, health promotion interventions to improve public health; develops and disseminates health education information; and provides technical assistance to statewide and community agencies, and departmental staff in various health promotion related programs. Primary area of focus includes substance use prevention with other topics assigned as dictated by contract obligations.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health Education or a Health Education field preferred.
• License/Certifications: Must be a Certified Prevention Specialist and/or be willing to apply for Provisional Prevention Specialist credentials. A valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance are required.
• Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation required. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-to-year basis.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Ability to professionally interface with physicians, community partners, hospital administration, and town/state officials.
• Grant writing/management experience helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs required.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.