Oral Health Programs Specialist — Community Impact

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Office of Dental Health in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a curious, committed professional to join a collaborative team focused on improving community oral health through public health programs.

You will help develop and implement community and school-based initiatives, coordinate contracts, and build partnerships with state departments and external partners while advancing strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitutions may be allowed.
• Minimum of 2 years of public health experience.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative within a team.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Minimum of 1 year of work with grant deliverables and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Provide technical assistance to partners and contractors on program implementation.
• Promote office programs through events, meetings, and written/oral communications.
• Assist in design/development of program forms, educational materials, dashboards, and media.
• Manage contracts and monitoring including site visits and desk audits.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other state departments.
• Support advancement of ODH strategic goals through meetings and activities.

Skills

Public health

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Missouri, Office of Dental Health in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a curious, committed professional to join a collaborative team focused on improving community oral health through public health programs.

You will help develop and implement community and school-based initiatives, coordinate contracts, and build partnerships with state departments and external partners while advancing strategic goals.