Job Description:

Community Health Worker in New Orleans, LA or Baton Rouge, LAMedicine - Research

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

The HALT COVID Ambassador will be responsible for assisting with the core research project for the Louisiana Community Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities (LA-CEAL), funded by the National Institutes of Health to address vaccine willingness, access, and equity, and promote inclusive participation in clinical trials. Responsibilities include amplifying LA-CEAL mass media activities in partner organizations (e.g., health clinics, churches, community pharmacies), serving as a liaison to the LA-CEAL Speakers Bureau to support partner and community events, and accelerating the dissemination of LA-CEAL print materials among partners and communities. The HALT COVID Ambassador will conduct targeted outreach to community members to increase vaccine uptake and equity while linking community members to LA-CEAL resources. Identifying opportunities for and implementing site-specific "pilot projects" to support the goals of LA-CEAL and our community partners will be a vital part in the role of an Ambassador.






Locations: New Orleans, LA and/or Baton Rouge, LA







Full or Part Time positions available

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalentrequired


• One year directly relatedexperience working with community-based programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• Research and/or data collectionexperience

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