Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach
Oklahoma State GovernmentAbout the role
Job Posting Title
Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific OutreachAgency
455 OK MEDICAL MARIJUANA AUTHORITYSupervisory Organization
455 OK Medical Marijuana AuthorityJob Posting End Date
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.Job Description
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is seeking a full-time Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act, located in Oklahoma City, OK. OMMA offers a comprehensive benefits packet, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.
Every position at OMMA brings an opportunity to build out new policies and procedures using innovative and creative problem-solving. With any opportunity, challenges rear their heads. Candidates must be willing to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle challenges in order to succeed at OMMA. We are an agency that will not settle for status quo or complacency. Candidates must be willing to work hard to help OMMA be the best at what we are entrusted to do.
If this sounds like a challenge you are willing to take on, we look forward to reviewing your application!
Basic Purpose
The Director of Public Health, Patient Programs, and Scientific Outreach is responsible for leading and managing public health initiatives and educational programs related to regulated medical cannabis. The Director will work with internal and external parties to implement policies and programs that promote public health trends, disseminate evidence-based medical cannabis related materials and campaigns, advise the agency on how to mitigate the risks associated with medical cannabis consumption, and support the well-being of all Oklahomans. This role serves as a high-level leader in a nascent and quickly evolving regulatory and licensing environment.
Typical Functions
Directs oversight of public health and patient licensing efforts, providing forward-thinking leadership to a team of patient license processors, epidemiologists, outreach specialists, and public health specialists.
Oversees the collection of public health data to inform policy decisions related to medical marijuana in Oklahoma.
Collaborates with the Chief Science Officer to ensure public health is promoted through all aspects of OMMA’s work.
Maintains subject matter expertise in national and global public health trends related to cannabis, incorporating best practices into OMMA’s policies and programming as applicable.
Actively engages with patients, medical professionals, and public health professionals to gather input on relevant public health issues related to the use of medicinal cannabis.
Analyzes health outcomes and develops measures to assess the effectiveness of implemented public health programs.
Facilitate collaboration between OMMA internal teams and external stakeholders to advance patient-centered public health and safety campaigns.
Leads initiatives focused on educating and engaging healthcare providers regarding medical cannabis health and safety topics.
Establishes and maintains OMMA as a trusted resource for patients and medical providers on matters related to medical marijuana health and safety.
Oversees the licensing process for OMMA Education and Research licensing.
Cultivates relationships with higher education and research institutions who may be interested in doing research on medical cannabis.
Works with cannabis regulators from other states and countries to stay abr
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