Health Program Specialist 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

About The Position

This position manages the Clinical and Community Engagement Unit within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion (CDPHP). The role oversees activities related to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention (NBCCEDP) grant, National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Grant, and the WISEWOMAN grant. Responsibilities include staff management, budget oversight, grant writing and management, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation for cancer control efforts. The position also leads communication with CDC-assigned project officers, assists in writing continuation grants and progress reports, and presents publicly to stakeholders. Health Program Specialists are responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating health services and activities, conducting research, analyzing health data, developing program goals and procedures, and providing technical information. Duties focus on prevention, early detection, treatment, education, and data tracking for various health conditions impacting underserved populations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and three years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; preparing grant applications and budgets and developing, preparing and administering contracts and reports related to health services; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and four years of professional experience as described above
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above
One year of experience as a Health Program Specialist I in Nevada State service
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Working knowledge of: program evaluation methods and techniques; public health facilities, programs, and principles relevant to a specified health field such as nursing, nutrition, or other area; medical standards of care as applied to the program area; federal, State, and local public health organizations; commonly prescribed medications, typical side effects and drug interactions applicable to the assigned health program; development and implementation of program services and activities.
Ability to consult with colleagues, health care professionals, patients and others to provide technical expertise requiring advanced journey level experience and/or training.
Ability to plan, conduct and oversee statewide program activities including providing public health.

Responsibilities

Manage the Clinical and Community Engagement Unit.
Oversee all activities pertaining to the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention (NBCCEDP) grant, National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (NCCCP) Grant and the WISEWOMAN grant.
Manage staff, budget, grant writing and management, data analysis, reporting, and evaluation related to cancer control efforts.
Lead communication efforts with CDC-assigned project officers.
Assist in writing continuation grants and progress reports.
Present publicly to stakeholders.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health services and activities.
Conduct research and analyze health data and statistics.
Develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures.
Provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions.
Participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards, and other work groups.
Research, collect, and analyze health data and statistics; identify health issues, trends, and prevalence of specific diseases and conditions; assess community, regional, and statewide needs and resources; develop recommendations for program development and expansion, resource allocation, and interventions for at-risk populations.
Develop objectives, protocols, and procedures for assigned health program areas; establish performance indicators and benchmarks to evaluate program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes; develop quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; establish program eligibility requirements and approve program participation and reimbursement for services as required.
Develop outreach strategies for target and at-risk populations; collaborate with individual community members and other public and private services and groups to develop and provide a community outreach coalition; serve on committees and represent the division on advisory boards to promote awareness and network with special interest groups.
Serve as a consultant and technical advisor in an assigned program specifically designed to provide prevention, identification and treatment services to individuals either diagnosed or at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; provide technical assistance to staff and service providers to ensure program activities comply with established regulations, policies, procedures and program parameters; visit service providers to establish and maintain provider networks, monitor compliance with program requirements, and develop and implement corrective action plans as required.
Promote statewide wellness through public education, outreach and coordination of preventive/specific health care services; conduct or assist in conducting public education, outreach campaigns and promotional activities to publicize disease prevention and health awareness; coordinate informational and educational conferences and meetings related to program area; develop educational and promotional materials, bulletins and newsletters as required; prepare press releases and public service announcements and legislative testimony as required.
Prepare funding requests and monitor expenditures; assist in preparing budgets; prepare grant applications to secure and maintain funding including writing and amending program descriptions and compiling required financial data; participate in planning and needs assessments for future funding cycles; develop, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts as required; prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports related to program activities as required.
Plan, organize and coordinate an assigned health program which is statewide in scope and supervise a small staff comprised of professional and/or technical personnel to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline; and may supervise administrative/clerical staff as assigned.