Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

Lake Cumberland Home Health

4d•$19 - $24

About The Position

Performs health services program coordination and management, including project management, policy and procedure development and interpretation, program development, program and project evaluation, documentation, technical assistance, and representing the department through organizational networking. The coordinator manages assigned programs or health care projects that provide services to clients needing treatment or other health care, and supports program accountability, effectiveness, and quality of service delivery. The position prepares statistical reports and program plans, policy manuals, and informational materials; monitors program operations through site visits and review of reports and records; and provides information about assigned programs and special projects to departmental staff and the public. The role may supervise. Work is typically performed inside an office. A drug screening test and background check may be required under agency policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of experience in a public/community health agency or health-related position demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Alternatively, a master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Nursing, Nutrition, Epidemiology, or Environmental Health may substitute for one year of experience.
Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus education and experience totaling seven years in a public/community health agency or health-related position demonstrating the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Specific programs may have specialized requirements.
May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to agency policies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned programs or health care projects providing services to clients needing treatment or other health care.
Recommend or develop policies and procedures and interpret their use to support compliance, program accountability, and effectiveness.
Evaluate programs and projects as required to improve the quality and quantity of service delivery.
Provide technical assistance to program and office staff in areas of expertise.
Represent the department on inter-agency councils and committees and attend meetings related to the area of responsibility.
Maintain collaborative relationships with health agencies.
Prepare statistical reports on program performance, needs, services, information, and demographic data.
Contribute to and ensure the evaluation of program performance.
Monitor program operations through on-site visits and review of reports and records.
Provide departmental staff and the general public with information and interpretation of assigned programs and special projects.
Prepare program plans, policy manuals, and other informational materials for staff, patients, clients, and the public to meet federal, state, and agency reporting requirements.
May supervise.