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

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

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. Duties include: 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. Working Conditions: This position requires extensive travel within assigned counties in the State of Ohio.

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.
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
Must be able to provide own transportation.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

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.