Under the direction of the Colorectal Project Principal Investigator, the incumbent in this position will be responsible for a statewide cancer program: the Centers for Disease Control’s National Colorectal Cancer Control Program, known as the Screen Up program.

Screen Up’s goal is to:

• Increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates to the national goal of 80%.
• Improve the quality of CRC early detection.
• Eliminate health inequities in the state.

The project’s main focus is the implementation of evidence-based interventions in health systems, including:

• Patient and provider reminders
• Professional education
• Structural and environmental changes
• Assessment and feedback
• Practice facilitation
• Patient navigation

The incumbent is responsible for managing all program components:

• Program management
• Evidence-based interventions and strategies
• Collaborations and partnerships
• Data management
• Evaluation
• Quality improvement in accordance with CDC guidance

The incumbent will assist with oversight of all program operations, oversight of grant funding received by Screen Up, lead/participate in grant applications, develop and maintain collaborations within LSUHSC and across the state.

Incumbent will assist the PI in all program components as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

• Management
• Clinical and support services
• Tracking and follow-up
• Quality assurance
• Partnerships and coalitions
• Professional education
• Recruitment (public education and outreach)
• Surveillance and evaluation

Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• An employee health primary care clinic

See the following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include:

• A full-service credit union
• Wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• Employee assistance program
• Campus assistance program
• Pet insurance option

More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits