Program Coordinator (DOH/PHD #37625)

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health seeks a Public Health Outreach Specialist to educate diverse communities on nicotine prevention and cessation, building partnerships with state agencies, schools, and local organizations.

Ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in a health-related field; Master’s preferred. Strong writing and public speaking skills are essential, with a focus on health equity; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Community Health, Public Health, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience in public health principles and approaches.
• Moderate to advanced writing skills; grant writing a plus.
• Moderate to advanced public speaking; writing for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Educate and outreach to communities, organizations, state agencies, health councils, and stakeholders across New Mexico.
• Provide regional support and assist in program initiatives.
• Develop and negotiate scopes of work for contracts; monitor deliverables.
• Provide technical assistance to contractors and stakeholders to enhance program implementation.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Grant writing

Public speaking

Health equity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Education / Public Health / Community Health

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Salary

$24.88 - $37.32 Hourly

$51,755 - $77,633 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Program Information

The Nicotine Use Prevention and Control (NUPAC) Program is a program within the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) that serves to provide education, prevention, and cessation services on nicotine and commercial tobacco use. NUPAC is housed within the the Population & Community Health Bureau (PCHB). PCHB advances the health of New Mexicans through a variety of programs and initiatives that address chronic disease prevention and management, oral health, increasing access to healthcare services through provider recruitment and retention and of clinical providers, supporting Community Health Workers/Community Health Representatives and by enhancing the delivery of clinical and behavioral services through School-Based Health Centers. The New Mexico Department of Health advances health equity by working with partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. The Population and Community Health Bureau works to improve access to quality healthcare by providing collaborative leadership and resources to healthcare and community organizations.

Why does the job exist?

This position exists to engage and educate diverse communities to prevent nicotine use, especially among youth; build partnerships, promote cessation resources, and support equitable public health efforts through outreach, education and advocacy.

How does it get done?

Key responsibilities of this position include education and outreach to communities, community organizations, state agency programs, health councils, and other interested stakeholders across New Mexico; provide support to the northeast region of New Mexico and other regions, as needed; using evidence-based programs and initiatives to advance health equity; promoting and communicating NUPAC and NMDOH's initiatives; developing and negotiating scopes of work for contracts supporting efforts of the program; monitoring and providing oversight of contracted activities to ensure deliverables are completed within the timeline specified; providing technical assistance and support to contractors and stakeholders to enhance implementation of programs and services.

Who are the customers?

All New Mexico residents, community coalitions, health councils, program contractors and partners, public health professionals, health care professionals, community organizations, stakeholders, and other state agencies.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Community Health, Public Health, or other health-related field of study. Master's degree a plus.
• Experience in and knowledge of public health principles and approaches.
• Moderate to advance writing skills for a variety of audiences. Experience in grant writing a plus.
• Moderate to advanced public speaking skills; advance writing skills for a variety of audiences.
• Experience working towards achieving health equity in priority populations, including tribal communities.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's Degree and two (2) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is usually performed in an office setting, with extensive exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computer, tablet, printer, calculator, cellphone, copy machine, scanner, keyboard, and telephone usage. Occasional travel, working extra hours, working on weekends and holidays.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.