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Comprehensive Cancer Program Coordinator (DOH/PHD/PCHB #62657)

Salary

 

$24.16 - $36.24 Hourly

$50,248 - $75,372 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is one of the executive branch agencies of the State of New Mexico. Our mission is to ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.

The Comprehensive Cancer Program is a Public Health Program within the Population and Community Health Bureau (PCHB) of the NMDOH. The mission of the PCHB is to partner with populations, communities, organizations, and systems to create health equity where New Mexicans live, learn, work and play. The PCHB values are centered on positive relationships, accountability, respect and excellence. The Comprehensive Cancer Program works collaboratively to reduce the burden of cancer in NM.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position collaborates with key stakeholders to identify and implement strategies to reduce the burden of cancer in New Mexico. The position supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cancer prevention and control initiatives that use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including those that impact cancer risk reduction; appropriate cancer screening; the health and well-being of cancer survivors; health equity; and policy, systems, and the built environment.

How does it get done?

 
The person in this position collaborates with key stakeholders to identify and implement initiatives to reduce the burden of cancer in New Mexico. This position supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cancer prevention and control initiatives using a variety of evidence-based policy, systems, and environmental approaches including those that impact health equity. The person in this position facilitates and supports partnership development and provides tailored technical assistance to program contractors and community partners including the New Mexico Cancer Council to ensure grant requirements are met.

Specific tasks include:
- Assisting the New Mexico Cancer Council with administrative tasks including meeting minutes and communications and supporting special projects.
- Using strong technical writing and analytical skills for grant reporting, evaluation, and communication.
- Developing and monitoring contracts for the Comprehensive Cancer Program with partners in community education and cancer support, among other activities.
- Developing and/or revising educational materials such as brochures and presentations for audiences with different levels of health literacy.
- Conducting educational presentations on cancer prevention and control topics for priority populations.
- Providing technical assistance to contractors and other partners.
- Providing leadership, support, coordination, and collaboration to Population and Community Health Bureau processes and activities.

Who are the customers?

 
The people of New Mexico, including the general public at risk for developing certain cancers, cancer survivors and caregivers, public health professionals, and those that support cancer control and prevention activities. Key program partners include member organizations of the New Mexico Cancer Council working to reduce the burden of cancer in New Mexico, with an emphasis on working to achieve health equity.

Ideal Candidate

 
- Experience in and knowledge of public health principles and approaches, in particular as they relate to cancer prevention and control
- Community and coalition partnership development and sustainability, including leadership within partnerships
- Outstanding communication and writing skills
- Experience coordinating and collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders on project planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Experience in working to achieve health equity

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate's Degree and two (2) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Ability to meet numerous deadlines.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Laura McGough (505) 394-2596 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
12/26/2025
Job Reference
160204
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Category
Project/Program Management
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