Associate Public Health Consultant

BME Strategies; North Andover (MA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Consultant to support public health initiatives across local and state governments. This role involves managing grants, assisting in program implementation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in public health and experience in applied public health. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving community health outcomes while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about public health and looking to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Floating Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Technology Stipend

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health or related field required.
• 1-2 years of experience in applied public health at local, state, or federal level.

Responsibilities

• Manage grants and budgets for local health departments.
• Assist in public health program design and implementation.
• Facilitate collaboration among public health coalitions.

Skills

Public Health Program Implementation

Grants Management

Project Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health

Job description

Founded in 2004, BME Strategies is a Massachusetts-based consulting firm specializing in providing Public Health design and implementation programming for local, regional, and state governments.

Position Overview

The Associate Consultant (Associate) provides planning, project management, and administrative support to BME Strategies, a Massachusetts-based public health consulting firm. The Associate assists BME Strategies project teams in serving client needs primarily focused on grants management, public health program implementation, emergency preparedness, and other consulting services for local public health stakeholders. The Associate works directly with clients in a project support role and also serves as a liaison between community agencies, institutions, providers and coalitions, as assigned by the Director of Public Health, to fulfill the goals of BME Strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides grants management services to local health departments and coalitions, including developing work plans, submitting quarterly and annual reports, and managing budgets and purchases.
• Provides assistance to project teams in carrying out core project responsibilities, i.e., the design and implementation of public health programs, conducting assessments and trainings, and the development of analytics and summary reports.
• Facilitates the collaborative work of local public health and emergency preparedness coalitions and manages logistics of meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other documents; develops and maintains data, and performs routine analyses and calculations in the processing of data for recurring internal reports.
• Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and applications and with the completion of grant deliverables.
• Assists with social marketing efforts and community education programs, as assigned
• Assists with the development of policies, procedures, and protocols for public health services
• Assists with assessing the needs for health promotion and disease & disability prevention programs for cities and towns and helps strategize appropriate interventions for meeting these needs.
• Develops and coordinates health education programs and materials.
• Identifies the need for health promotion and disease prevention programs and works to meet these needs.
• Other functions, as assigned
  
  
  

Requirements

• A Master's degree in public health or a related field is required
• 1-2 years+ demonstrable experience working in applied public health (local, state, or federal level)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with public health accreditation and quality initiatives is highly desirable
• A valid driver's license is required.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Remote work, with occasional travel to client sites, conferences, or meetings as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment
  
  
  

Benefits

• Expected range is $70,000 - $81,000/annually
• BME Strategies offers a competitive benefits package, including vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health FSA, dependent care FSA, 401(k) plan with employer match, and a one-time technology stipend
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  
  
  

We anticipate a high volume of applications, and while we wish we could connect with everyone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that BME Strategies is unable to sponsor work-related visas.

We are made up of individuals with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. These varied points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

BME Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.