Program Coordinator Ill (AHOPE)

bphccareers; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Health Commission is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee multiple public health initiatives, coordinate coalition development, and support community health education to meet program goals. The role is based in Massachusetts and involves collaboration with city agencies and residents.

Under supervision, you will prepare reports, manage communications, coordinate meetings, supervise staff, and ensure effective collaboration among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 ofRFP'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.

Skills

Project coordination

Staff supervision

Report writing

Data collection & evaluation

Coalition building

Health education & promotion

Grant management

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health or related field

BA/BS + 5 years of equivalent public health experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• 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 ofRFP'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.

• 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. Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
• 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.