National Coordinator, Liver Health Programs

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is the nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to liver health and disease prevention. ALF promotes education, advocacy, support services and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease. 

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:

Responsible for leading and developing a range of programs and initiatives associated with ALF’s Think Liver Think Life (TLTL) Initiative.  

Think Liver Think Life™ is a national public health campaign which aims to ensure every American understands their risk for liver disease, receives the appropriate screening and care coordination and feels well-informed and supported throughout their liver journey. Focusing on steatotic liver disease and liver cancer, the campaign focuses on liver health awareness and education events and local screenings. The Think Liver Think Life campaign will reach all 50 states by 2026. 

Recognizing that collaboration with the development department is of utmost importance to ensure ALF’s success, all staff should help in identifying and communicating potential fundraising relationships to development colleagues. 

This position reports to the National Senior Manager, Professional Education and Outreach. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Effectively represent ALF, its mission, and values to all stakeholders including the general public
2. Serves as liaison and develop partnerships between ALF and liver health screening sites, primary care physicians, allied health professionals, and/or community health centers across the country
3. Identify and facilitate MASLD/MASH screenings in assigned states
4. Provide education and training to screening site staff, clinical staff, and/or volunteers
5. Provide health education and connection to care services 
6. Conduct Velacur or similar device imaging scans on individuals
7. Implement MASLD/MASH screening initiative methodology including protocols and processes for data collection.
8. Ensure MASLD/MASH screenings take place within an established timeline at minimum number of sites
9. Coordinate the distribution of ALF education materials and other resources in a variety of locations and settings
10. Coordinate virtual meetings and programming

11. Identify and attend community events in assigned states 
12. Place orders and process invoices for payment for the TLTL program
13. Serve as a liaison between the TLTL Program and ALF Advocates
14. Participate in assigned state level cancer control initiatives
15. Collect and compile data for reports and submit reports in a timely manner. Share fundraising prospect information with national development staff.
16. Attend all required meetings and trainings
17. Attend ALF national meetings, programs and events when requested to do so
18. Respond in a timely manner to all inquiries
19. All other duties as required

SUPERVISON:  No direct reports at this time. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in health education, Public Health, Community Health or other closely related health degree and health education experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• CHES® preferred.

Experience/Skills/Knowledge:

• 6 months of experience in health education.
• Knowledge of health issues, public health, and liver disease.
• Ability and willingness to learn complex medical information.
• Experience in executing health screening initiatives (preferred)
• Ability to maintain relationships with health professionals. 
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to launch and manage projects to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patient populations
• Ability to manage crisis situations and exercise sound judgment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.  

Work Environment:

• This is a fully remote position.  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends. Expected travel is up to 30%. 

Physical Requirements  

• Must be able to lift and carry 35 pounds. Work will be conducted in indoor and outdoor environments during all seasons.

EEO 

The American Liver Foundation (ALF) is committed to involving every segment of the community in every aspect of its work and takes all necessary steps to demonstrate its commitment to and accountability for an inclusive environment in which differences are recognized, respected, valued and celebrated.