Public Health Program Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Experience designing and implementing public health or health related programs and initiatives.
• 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.
• Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• May coordinate 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.
• Prepares reports for director and funders; assists with data collection and evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes information and data concerning BPHC program, to determine effectiveness.
• Implements appropriate fiscal management systems to ensure compliance with grant obligations; manages/oversees development and oversight of RFP's and grants.
• Under supervision of program management develops and oversees distribution of all communications, brochures and educational materials in accordance with Commission policy.
• Ensures and maintains effective communication among community organizations, city agencies, coalition members and residents and develops strategies to support project activities.
• Coordinates meetings, events and activities necessary for the effective implementation of program goals.
• Delivers services according to established program protocol.
• May supervise employees including but not limited to lower level coordinators within job series; trains, evaluates and recommends discipline for staff; reviews the work of subordinates for completeness, accuracy and content.
• Performs other duties as required.