Senior Program Coordinator (PCIII) - Ryan White Dental Program - Hybrid Schedule (Infectious Diseases Bureau)

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ryan White Dental Program (RWDP) is a comprehensive dental access program for persons with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire, funded under Ryan White Part A and with funds from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Services funded are recruitment of dentists and preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services rendered by licensed dentists and dental hygienists. RWDP contracts with over 180 providers- Private offices, Community Health Centers, and small local chains who serve over 2,800 RWDP clients on an annual basis.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Public Health, Health Policy Administration, or a related discipline, such as sociology, organizational psychology, public health nursing, or health communications required; OR BA/BS plus 5 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing.
Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
Experience designing and implementing public health or health related programs and initiatives.
Knowledge of oral health practices, HIV oral disease, dental codes, ability to work with dental staff, clients and advocates on treatment plans.
Knowledge and experience in coalition building, community organizing and with health education and health promotion strategies.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position.
Ability to write clear, concise reports, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
Experience planning community meetings and events.
Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills.
Ability and experience working with diverse populations.
Excellent supervisory and team building skills including: planning and assigning work; evaluating and motivating staff; determining the need for disciplinary action; and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice and Knowledge of data analysis and epidemiology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with virtual platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinates multiple projects and/or initiatives including activities supporting coalition development, community health education and achievement of program goals.
Coordinates, supports and supervises activities of program or project.
Responsible for supervising the enrollment of new clients into the program, entering data and providing dental referrals.
Maintains effective communication among dental providers, community organizations, and coalition members.
Develops strategies to support project activities, including approval and denial of services, and answering questions about the scope of services.
Coordinates meetings, events and activities necessary for the effective implementation of program goals.
Delivers services according to established program protocol.
Assist in development of area programs for consumers.
Supervises employees and interns; trains, evaluates and reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and content, including interviewing, developing and evaluating.
Prepares all reports for director and funders, assists with data collection and evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes information and data concerning BPHC program, to determine effectiveness.
Assists in coordinating educational events. Develops materials to be handed out to participants, designs table exhibits, and supervises volunteers.
Performs other duties as required.