PROGRAM COORDINATOR, MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH

Cook County•Chicago, IL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator, Maternal and Child Health, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the maternal and child health (MCH) initiative of the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH). The position will provide programmatic leadership and direction, as well as administrative management, to ensure successful implementation and evaluation of the initiative. This will include, but is not limited to, fostering strategic partnerships, providing training opportunities for residents and students, and ensuring all initiative objectives are met.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with three (3) of experience program planning, program development, program implementation, program evaluation, and/or alliance building (i.e., working with partner organizations to advance outcomes) is required (official transcripts are required at time of interview).
OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with one (1) year of experience program planning, program development, program implementation, program evaluation, and/or alliance building (i.e., working with partner organizations to advance outcomes) is required (official transcripts are required at time of interview)
One (1) year of supervisory or project management experience is required.
Position requires moderate local travel for which the employee must possess a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle or otherwise provide an acceptable and reliable means of transportation is required (must provide proof at time of interview.
Must be able to work evenings or weekends as needed is required
Completion of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) courses to include FEMA IS-100, 200, 700, and 800 within six (6) months of employment is required

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public health, social work, public policy, or public administration from an accredited college or university is preferred (official transcripts are required at time of interview)
Experience working in public health is preferred
One (1) year of experience in grant management is preferred
Previous experience in graduate medical education is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the MCH initiative, including any grant-funded activities.
Identifies and develops strategic partnerships and supports and collaborates with community partners by providing technical assistance to community-based health efforts addressing MCH health inequities.
Supports the development and monitoring of program evaluation, performance management and quality improvement activities.
Assesses MCH programming, services and resources and informs MCH strategy.
Develops and presents materials to key stakeholders to raise awareness about the initiative.
Facilitates communication and coordination across CCDPH.
Prepares, reviews, and submits programmatic reports in timely manner and assures compliance with grant and legal mandates.
Works closely with Preventive Medicine Residency Coordinator and Residency faculty, and Northwestern University Program in Public Health to coordinate public health rotation for residents and students.
Maintains and updates rotation schedule for graduate medical trainees and students, communicates changes with trainees and program director.
Performs other duties as required.