Health Prevention Coordinator

Gila County; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County in Arizona seeks a leader to direct prevention services and public health policy, systems, and environmental change strategies to improve health outcomes in its communities.

The role guides evidence‑based strategies for Tobacco Free Environments, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, and health policy initiatives, develops community health programs, and reports on grant requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development, and implementation of health services and policy strategies.
• Collaborate across sectors to improve health education and prevention programs.
• Provide administrative guidance to staff and ensure compliance with health laws.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual grant reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

This position is responsible for leading and implementing direct prevention services, as well as public health policy, systems, and environmental change strategies related to Tobacco Free Environments, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, and Health in Arizona Policy Initiatives to improve health outcomes for Gila County communities. The role will lead the development and implementation of evidence‑based strategies that promote health programs and services, assess and identify community health requirements, and assist with developing and implementing community health programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of direct health services and comprehensive policy, systems, and environmental strategies to address neighborhood‑level changes that positively influence the health of community residents, especially in low‑income communities.
• Work collaboratively with multiple sectors and partners to identify common interests and formulate systemic and collaborative approaches that improve health education and prevention programs, projects, and activities.
• Lead and provide administrative guidance to assigned personnel; ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures; ensure public health programs are consistent with appropriate public health laws and regulations; and act as liaison between funding representatives and the Deputy Director.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in accordance with grant reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.