Public Health Planner

Chisago County•North Branch, MN

8d•$36 - $47

About The Position

Performs intermediate work in public health planning. Conducts research on and assists in the planning, development, modification, and implementation of agency and/or division policy and strategic plans. Implements and evaluates programs and initiatives, with a focus on data analysis, health access and ensuring health equity. Assists in preparing reports and presentations. Works with clients, partners, outside vendors, and management to develop or implement programs, initiatives, and policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes in a manner that addresses agency and community strategies.

Requirements

Knowledge of principles of public health, 10 Essential Public Health Services
Knowledge of quality improvement processes
Application of principles, practices, and theories of public health assessment and planning to health promotion, policy development, health improvement, and preparedness planning
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to work with a variety of staff and the public
Knowledge and experience in planning principles, methods and techniques including strategic planning and coalition building.
Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Sufficient ability to understand the process of laws, rules, regulation and policy to assist in the development of public health policy and plans.
Ability to implement critical thinking analysis to public health surveillance systems for community health assessment work.
Experience and knowledge in project management tools and implementation.
Understanding of community engagement/public participation theories.
Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related fields and moderate experience, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Minnesota.
Employee must have demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a wide variety of computer programs and systems.
Must be able to maintain positive working relationship with County Attorney, County Administration, Department Administrative team, and other county and community committees, State offices of the State of Minnesota for miscellaneous programs.
Demonstrates adherence to and knowledge of HIPAA and Data Practices in work
Always keeps and Maintains Automobile Insurance and valid Driver’s License.
Must be able to communicate in a variety of settings and have a demonstrated ability to convey at times complex information in public settings, both large and small. (Including development of presentations in various mediums.)

Nice To Haves

Facilitation training and skills are highly desirable.
Competency and the ability to apply continuous quality improvement theory, and performance management in program evaluation.
Ability to diagram business processes.

Responsibilities

Leads community health planning initiatives, including the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
Assists in the development and implementation of the work plan to address goals, objectives, and strategies for improving health priorities identified by combining researched best-practices with community input.
Develops and implements health education materials to strengthen and support population health outcomes.
Develops and implements health equity strategies, policies, and procedures.
Assists in the coordination of public health accreditation process through Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB).
Assesses the health needs and resources of Chisago County residents.
Contributes community health planning expertise to the community needs assessment process, health improvement goal setting, identification of public health policy and action options, program development, and creation of monitoring and evaluation plans.
Performs evaluations of public health programs and planning processes.
Ensures outcome measures are being collected and monitored.
Assists in efforts to collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate accurate, reliable data and information about factors that impact population health.
Updates public health key performance indicators (KPIs) and business indicators at the county level.
lead efforts to consistently and effectively inform, engage, listen to, assess, and motivate external and internal audiences.
Develop communication and marketing plans, such as news releases, brochures, consumer, and social media while ensuring accessibility of communications to varying audiences, especially those with disabilities.
Advances the County’s customer-centered culture principles, as well as the Health Department’s and the County’s mission, strategic plan and core values.
Assists with performance improvement efforts, including aiding in the facilitation and development of performance goals and measures across the agency.
Designs and implements performance management/quality improvement processes, systems, communication strategies, and recognition activities
Writes applications for funding to support and enhance program needs.
Ensures monthly, quarterly, and annual program reports are submitted as required.
Assists in the management of grants, once obtained, including supporting development of protocols, completion of progress reports.
Assists with updating preparedness plans and preparedness drills and participates in emergency preparedness activities with community partners as needed.
Represents Chisago County Health Department at internal and external meetings, and events.
Follow County and Department Policies and Procedures.
Assists Community Health Administrator and Health and Human Services Director as assigned.