School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Be You. The Research Program Lead will coordinate and advance a portfolio of research and implementation activities focused on equitable cancer prevention, screening, early detection, and timely follow-up of abnormal screening results. Working closely with Dr. Michael Pignone, Dr. Caroline Sloan, and collaborators across Duke University, Duke Health, and external partner organizations, the Program Lead will manage research and implementation projects involving colorectal, lung, cervical, and other screen-detectable cancers. Major areas of work include population-based screening outreach, patient navigation, completion of diagnostic evaluation following abnormal screening results, health-system implementation, health equity, and translation of successful interventions into routine care. A distinctive component of this position will be responsibility for patient navigation following abnormal cancer screening tests for colorectal and cervical cancer. The Program Lead will devote approximately 25% effort to providing navigation directly to patients, developing and refining navigation protocols, and training and supporting other personnel in effective navigation practices. Prior experience providing patient navigation or closely related care-navigation services is required. The position will combine hands-on project execution with research coordination, scholarly production, and development of scalable approaches to equitable cancer screening and early detection. implementation strategy. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Minimum of four years of related experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public health, health services research, health administration, social or behavioral science, implementation science, or a related field. Experience in cancer prevention, cancer screening, oncology, primary care, population health, or health-equity
