Public Health Consultant (PN 20071129)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. What You'll Do: The Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health is looking to fill a Public Health Consultant position to work with schools, healthcare providers and community partners to support school-based health programs. Duties include\: Program Support and Coordination\: Support the development and implementation of school-based health programs across Ohio. Provide guidance and technical assistance to schools, health departments, and community partners. Assist with planning, evaluating, and improving public health programs. Help coordinate and deliver training and health education for partners and communities. Participate in meetings, site visits and public health events. Grant & Contract Administration\: Assist with grant application reviews and monitor program spending and budgets. Review invoices and contracts related to funded projects. Support grant review and funding recommendation process. Partnership and Collaboration\: Work with state agencies, local health departments, schools, and healthcare providers. Coordinate meetings and collaborate with partners to strengthen community health initiatives. Serve as a liaison to help ensure programs are implemented effectively. Data, Reporting and Program Improvement\: Track program goals and maintain records and reports in grant management systems Collect and analyze program data to support decision making and program improvements. Assist with preparing reports, fact sheets, and other program documentation. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel Supplemental Information: ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 union Pay Range Schedule ($31.74 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($33.35) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. APPLICATION PROCEDURES\: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Public Health Consultant About Us: Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (BMCFH) is organized to support families by improving birth outcomes and the health status of women, infants, children, and youth, including children and youth with complex health care needs. Using data and proven practice, the bureau’s programs support the delivery of direct services, linkages and referrals, population-based supports, program evaluation, education, monitoring and quality oversight, and policy and systems development.

Requirements

• 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) AND completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) AND completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
• Must be able to provide own transportation

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care or health administration.
• Experience writing grants and monitoring grant activities and program outcomes
• Experience working in adolescent health
• Experience facilitating a committee and/or coalition
• Experience developing and presenting training and/or public speaking
• Experience working with local health departments/school-based health centers and/or other healthcare agencies
• Experience with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Teams)
• Experience using data to evaluate adolescent health activities

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of school-based health programs across Ohio.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to schools, health departments, and community partners.
• Assist with planning, evaluating, and improving public health programs.
• Help coordinate and deliver training and health education for partners and communities.
• Participate in meetings, site visits and public health events.
• Assist with grant application reviews and monitor program spending and budgets.
• Review invoices and contracts related to funded projects.
• Support grant review and funding recommendation process.
• Work with state agencies, local health departments, schools, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinate meetings and collaborate with partners to strengthen community health initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to help ensure programs are implemented effectively.
• Track program goals and maintain records and reports in grant management systems
• Collect and analyze program data to support decision making and program improvements.
• Assist with preparing reports, fact sheets, and other program documentation.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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