Community Health Simulation & Research Manager
Oakland, CAAll locationsOakland, CAOakland Campus – Hybrid Hybrid
$120,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Community Health Simulation & Research Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative health equity and community health programming, including simulation-based learning initiatives, at Samuel Merritt University. This position will advance interprofessional education and workforce development efforts focused on medically underserved communities, with particular emphasis on birth equity, human trafficking, public health, and healthcare pathway building. This role serves as a bridge between the Center for Community Engagement/Ethnic Health Institute (CCE/EHI) and the Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC), supporting both student-facing and community-facing educational initiatives. This position will collaborate across academic programs, healthcare systems, community organizations, and public health partners to create immersive educational experiences for students and practicing healthcare professionals. This is a hybrid position based in Oakland, CA, requiring a combination of on-campus and remote work, with in-office attendance determined by operational needs, meetings, events, and team collaboration requirements.
What you'll bring
- Master’s degree in public health, nursing, health sciences, education, social work, or related field required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in health equity programming, simulation education, community health, healthcare workforce development, or related areas.
- Experience in interprofessional education.
- Experience designing and facilitating educational programs or simulation-based learning activities.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and working with medically underserved communities.
- Experience collaborating across disciplines and sectors, including higher education and community organizations.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience with program evaluation, research, or dissemination activities.
- Ability to travel locally (Northern California) for community meetings, trainings, and events as needed.
- Doctorate degree preferred.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)