Outreach Coordinator/Medical Driver- Div. Infectious Diseases

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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 Qualifications

The Outreach Coordinator oversees the development and implementation of public education and outreach programs, and assumes responsibility for creating, planning, preparing, and executing varied programs to reach targeted populations.

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

Outreach Coordinator/ mobile Driver

• 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.

Additional information

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

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.

Additional information

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Pay and benefits

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff