Public Health Program Coordinator

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Pima County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to support community wellness through leadership within the Community Mental Health and Addiction Division. This position will focus on managing deliverables and activities under the Overdose Data to Action grant while leading the Public Health Peer Navigation team in data-driven strategies that address overdose trends across the county. In this role, the coordinator will guide and supervise Public Health Navigators, develop grant-aligned goals and objectives, monitor program performance, and ensure contract and performance milestones are met. The position will utilize harm reduction, linkage to care, stigma reduction, person-centered approaches, and community education to strengthen the county’s public health response and improve outcomes for high-risk populations. As the Public Health Program Coordinator you will also serve as a key community liaison, cultivating strong relationships, collaborating with partner organizations, participating in public education efforts, and helping develop data-informed materials and outreach campaigns. This position reports directly to the Public Health Program Manager I and requires strong analytical, strategic, and project management skills to balance multiple initiatives. THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING AUGUST 2028.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit. (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR: Four years of experience with Pima County in Public Health Policy Analyst I, Public Health Educator I or II, Public Health Navigator, Public Health Program Specialist or related professional administrative or public health program classifications as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year of experience with leadership, supervision, and coaching a team.
Minimum two (2) years of experience with working at a behavioral health or harm reduction agency doing the following: case management, peer support, harm reduction, or outreach.
Minimum one (1) year of experience with reporting grant deliverables and/or report writing.
Experience utilizing software applications such as, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and other electronic software and data management systems.
Experience with either public speaking, group facilitation, conducting seminars and/or workshops.
Experience working collaboratively with community partners displaying strong multi-sectoral partnerships and intradepartmental relationships.

Responsibilities

Coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient execution
Collaborates with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and work closely to meet program goals and objectives
Tracks program progress, milestones, and deliverables, including grant contracts
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact
Assists in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments
Supports community outreach efforts and participates in public health education and awareness activities
Leads community engagement efforts, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development
Assists in budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities
Identifies areas for program improvement and assists in implementing corrective actions
May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans