Public Health Program Coordinator – Diabetes Team.

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

19h•Onsite

About The Position

DHHS Nebraska is seeking a dedicated health educator to enhance access to diabetes self-management, education, and support programs and improve the quality of care among healthcare providers to improve outcomes for Nebraskans with diabetes. The coordinator will play a pivotal role in enhancing access to Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) programs, ensuring that more individuals with diabetes have the opportunity to engage with and benefit from these programs. They will also work closely with healthcare teams to improve their diabetes management practices, potentially through training, sharing best practices, and incorporating evidence-based strategies into care routines. The role involves overseeing the successful implementation and administration of federal grants, including developing grant applications, budgets, and work plans, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The coordinator will also foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners, such as healthcare providers, local health departments, and community organizations, to identify community resources and gaps in diabetes care. Additionally, a key objective is providing technical assistance and training to various stakeholders, including contractors, healthcare clinics, and local health departments, to equip them with evidence-based strategies, policies, and practices. This role also oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring of contracts and subawards, ensuring adherence to regulations and support for broader program goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent coursework/training in community health education, biological science, adult/continuing education or related field
Experience in public/community health education activities with responsibility for developing, evaluating, and leading health education program activities
Assessing health needs
Writing and designing educational and informational material, training aids, and presentations
Preparing grant proposals
Planning and leading group sessions
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public health planning and implementation
Knowledge of: The principles of grant writing, reporting, and grant administration
Knowledge of: The 10 essential public health services
Knowledge of: Contract and subaward writing, monitoring, and management
Skills: Supportive supervision, including use of progressive discipline to support teammate success the practices
Skills: Techniques of developing partnerships and collaborations
Abilities: Plan, assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate staff
Abilities: Maintain accurate and thorough records
Abilities: Prepare grant proposals and reports
Abilities: Interpret and apply federal grant requirements, agency rules, policies and procedures
Abilities: Communicate effectively
Abilities: Design educational and informational materials, training aids, and presentations
Abilities: Plan and lead group sessions
Abilities: Prioritize and manage time
Abilities: Problem solve and make decisions
Abilities: Balance needs, requirements, and workload for multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public or community health, public administration, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics, or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience working in public or community health, public administration, healthcare, nutrition, dietetics, or related field
Supervisor and/or leadership experience
Experience managing federal grants and contracts/subawards