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OASIS National Health Director
The OASIS Institute, a national nonprofit organization with programs in 27 U.S. cities, offers an exciting opportunity at the national office in St. Louis for a National Health Director.
Since its founding in 1982, OASIS has built one of the most experienced and successful organizations providing opportunities for people 50 and older to challenge the mind, improve health, connect with others, build skills, and serve the community.
The National Health Director will serve as the lead on the implementation and evaluation of OASIS' award winning health promotion programs and evidence-based health programs nationally and will serve as a primary contact for OASIS at the national level. The position will report to the President of The OASIS Institute.
Key responsibilities include:
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Direct the dissemination and evaluation of evidence-based health promotion/disease prevention programs and activities for implementation at 26 sites nationally.
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Serve as Project Director and Evaluator for national and local grants
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Develop and manage multiple health budgets
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Train, hire and supervise health program staff and consultants
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Write grant proposals to national and local foundations and government agencies
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Develop and oversee national health evaluation database
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Work as primary liaison to national research group
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Provide support, training and technical assistance to OASIS sites nationally and assists with implementation strategies including securing local sponsorship
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Serve on national health associations to represent OASIS
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Present health information on website and at national organization meetings
Qualifications of the ideal candidate:
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A health professional with a graduate degree, preferably PhD level, in gerontology, health education/promotion, health sciences research or social work
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Experience with evaluation including statistical analyses
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A competent trainer who can work with volunteers and paid staff
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Detail oriented with experience in project management including developing and overseeing large budgets
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Experience working with older adults and community organizations with diverse populations
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Proven grant writing experience
To apply, email cover letter and resume to mbaskerville @oasisnet. org
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