Health Promotion and Education - Health Administration Specialist - Grant Coordinator

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

7d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District employees, the Health Administration Specialist coordinates activities associated with multiple community health grants. Focus areas include chronic disease, obesity, physical activity, and nutrition. The role conducts outreach, collects data, educates external partners, prepares and submits reports to the Department of State Health Services, and attends required calls, meetings, and conferences. The position does not exercise supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid current Texas driver’s license, ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, or a military waiver.
Knowledge of public health district functions, processes, and requirements.
Knowledge of safe operation of assigned technology equipment.
Knowledge of physical activity and nutrition principles and CDC-recommended guidelines.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to develop and conduct presentations.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and other office or internet-based systems.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and use data-entry techniques at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
Ability to operate assigned administrative and program equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform accurate administrative, clerical, and management work with minimal supervision, using independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to conduct public speaking engagements, maintain accurate record-keeping systems, and establish cooperative working relationships.
Ability to follow the City of Abilene Core Values and work as a respectful, courteous team member.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including a medium strength demand: lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with grants is preferred; on-the-job training will be provided.
Some college coursework is preferred, particularly in education, public health, communications, fitness, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct community-based outreach, establish relationships, and serve as grant liaison to city departments and outside organizations; safely operate a vehicle for outreach activities.
Assist in developing and delivering evidence-based educational materials and trainings to internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare, maintain, and submit work plans, evaluation plans, and other special reports to health department leadership and DSHS.
Under the direction of the Data Analyst, assemble, organize, and tabulate statistical data, and prepare and maintain routine and special reports.
Conduct and attend in-person and virtual meetings and collect and maintain supporting documentation.
Present information about public health issues and assist with community-based assessments.
Attend monthly conference calls and annual in-person conferences as required by DSHS, and disseminate information to divisions and leadership.
Participate in developing and submitting grant Request for Proposal documents.
Operate and care for administrative and program equipment, including computers, copy machines, printers, monitors, scanners, telephones, radios, scales, and audio equipment.
Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.