Regional Early Childhood Consultant (Public Health Consultant - PN 20014571 & PN 20014843)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health is looking to fill two Regional Public Health Consultant positions to support and lead public health initiatives focused on improving early childhood health outcomes through program development, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Option 1\: 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) Completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field Must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Option 2: 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) Completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field M ust be able to provide own transportation.
• Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Public Health Technical Skills: Public Relations, Grant Administration, Program Management, Database Administration
• Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking
• Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.
• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).

Nice To Haves

• Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care, health administration or related field
• Experience working with computer software (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Experience working in collaboration with other programs/agencies and/or organizations to develop and implement programs through technical assistance and/or consultation and professional development.
• Experience in researching and evaluating scientific literature on early childhood or health
• Experience writing educational/instructional, grant or guidance materials
• Experience in conducting needs assessments, collecting data, and analyzing Early Childhood Education related health information to produce reports
• Experience in developing and presenting education/training and/or public speaking
• Experience in providing recommendations for action (e.g., quality improvement)
• Experience working in the Early Childhood Education field and/or profession (e.g., childcare, early intervention, home visiting, social work)
• Experience facilitating committees, meetings or focus groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion initiatives and training for professionals across the state.
• Monitor and analyze health data to identify community needs and improve program effectiveness.
• Provide technical assistance and conduct site visits to ensure program compliance and success.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, healthcare providers and community organizations.
• Develop and deliver trainings, presentations, and educational materials for diverse audiences.
• Support development of policies, program strategies, and evaluation frameworks.
• Coordinate data collection, reporting, and performance tracking for state and federal programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations and communications to support program goals and leadership decision-making.
• Assist with grant management, including application review, budget tracking, and funding recommendations.
• Develop and manage contracts, review invoices and support procurement-related activities.
• Conduct research and develop strategic documents such as reports, white papers and program materials.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries and provide subject matter expertise in public health initiatives.
• Participate in committees, cross-functional teams and statewide planning efforts.

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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees