Community Health Assessment Coordinator - Time Limited - Health Department

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Manages the Community Health Assessment (CHA) process and supports Community Health Improvement (CHI) efforts, guides data-driven planning, and fosters collaborative action. Leads community health planning by managing the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), guiding cross-sector partnerships, and facilitating data-driven strategies to address priority health needs. Provides leadership and technical support to staff and community partners, translates data into actionable goals and clear communications, and ensures alignment with organizational priorities while supporting implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Education, Community Development, Project Coordination, Public Administration, or closely related field, plus three (3) years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
• A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in Community Health Assessments (CHA), Community Health Improvement Planning (CHIP), and Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) or similar community health improvement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
• Supports the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) process; creates, maintains, and facilitates cross-sector partnerships with the Health Department, county and other public agencies, community partners and organizations, and local coalitions to identify strategic health issues.
• Provides leadership, consultation, technical assistance, and advocacy to Health Department staff, community organizations and local coalitions/task forces addressing health priorities.
• Leads internal teams, agencies, community partners, and organizations through structured processes; translates population health assessments and data into actionable CHIP goals, measurable objectives, and collaborative strategies to address priority health needs.
• Collaborates with agency groups to create tools, summaries, and visuals that translate data into clear, actionable insights for internal and external partners; guides planning, performance management, and quality improvement while documenting lessons learned and creating templates to support future CHA/CHIP cycles.
• Ensures alignment of CHIP activities with agency strategic goals.
• Supports community partners and organizations in defining roles, responsibilities, and evaluation measures for CHIP implementations.
• Facilitates coalition and community partners and organizations meetings, liaisons sessions, and workshops.
• Coordinates and assists with writing, editing, and formatting CHA/CHIP reports, briefs, and communications for diverse audiences.
• Collaborates with Communications team to develop clear public-facing messaging and materials.
• Prepares progress updates, and presentations materials for leadership, stakeholders and the community.

Benefits

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees