Intermediary Care Program Coordinator

City of Lubbock • Public Health Department/Environmental Health Department, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the work of a public health program area. Program areas may include emergency response, disease surveillance, prevention, behavioral health or health education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field
• 2 years’ experience in public health
• Valid TX Driver's license
• Fluent utilization of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Excel
• Research design, statistical analysis and methods, qualitative and quantitative measures
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Skill in developing and implementing plans, practices and procedures
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines to accomplish a number of simultaneous tasks
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of community partners
• Skill in planning, budgeting and organizing work activities to meet established objectives within deadlines
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to develop and conduct public presentations
• ability to plan and conduct effective meetings

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned public health program area
• Supervise staff in program area
• Mentor program staff and provide guidance and direction to complete assignments
• Prepare written reports and oral presentations
• Stay informed on best practices in program area
• Develop educational materials related to assigned program area (fact sheets, brochures, basic data, newsletters, etc.)
• Prepare grants, develop funding proposals and budgets
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and delivers exemplary customer service skills
• Keep managers and department director apprised of activities in assigned program area
• Perform work during emergency, disaster or communicable disease incidents 24/7 as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level