Health Promotion and Education - Health Administration Specialist - Grant Coordinator

City of Abilene•Abilene, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision and in collaboration with Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District (ATCPHD) employees, the Health Administration Specialist coordinates activities for multiple community health grants. Focus areas include chronic disease, obesity, physical activity, and nutrition. The role conducts community outreach, collects data, educates external partners, prepares and submits reports to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 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.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet-based systems such as Google Drive.
Ability to use data-entry techniques at a speed necessary for successful job performance and operate assigned administrative and program equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and perform administrative, clerical, and management work accurately, with speed and minimal supervision, using independent judgment and initiative.
Ability to conduct public speaking engagements and develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to participate in, develop, and maintain accurate record-keeping systems.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external contacts.
Ability to follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values: Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do, and work as a team member with dignity, courtesy, and respect.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including medium strength demands: lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with grants.
Some college coursework, preferably in education, public health, communications, fitness, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct community-based outreach, establish relationships, and serve as a grant liaison to city departments and outside organizations.
Assist in developing and delivering evidence-based educational materials and training 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.
Prepare and maintain routine and special reports.
Conduct and attend in-person and virtual meetings and collect and maintain supporting documentation.
Give presentations regarding public health issues.
Assist with community-based assessments.
Attend monthly conference calls and annual in-person conferences as required by DSHS, and disseminate information to other 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.