Program Implementation Specialist

CDC Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Program Implementation Specialist to enhance public health initiatives. This fully remote role supports the Florida Department of Health and involves collaboration with various stakeholders to implement effective overdose prevention strategies. You will leverage your project management skills to develop systems that ensure high-quality execution of health programs. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on community health while working in a dynamic, supportive environment. If you are passionate about public health and have a knack for organization and communication, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management and public health.
• Skilled in program design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systems for high-quality project management.
• Manage project development, budgeting, and impact evaluation.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders for effective program implementation.

Skills

Project Management

Report Writing

Public Health Administration

Overdose Prevention

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Harm Reduction

Program Design

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Cultural Competency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over$1.9billion and launched more than1,300programsimpacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than90countries last year. Visitwww.cdcfoundation.orgfor more information.

Position Title: Program Implementation Specialist

Location: This position is fully remote supporting Florida Department of Health

Position End Date: 09/30/2025

Salary: $70,000 plus benefits

Overview:

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Program/Project Implementation Specialist. The Program/Project Implementation Specialist will work with jurisdiction staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree is preferred

· Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration.

· Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy.

· Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation

· Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail

· Ability to anticipate roadblocks and independently resolve

· Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation

· Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

· Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

· Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs

· Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams

· Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities:

· Works with staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.

· Fosters and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders aimed at efficient and effective program implementation.

· Serves as programmatic liaison for and between internal and external stakeholders.

· Manages significant matters such as project development, project budgeting, and auditing/evaluating project impact and performance.

· Formulates project-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities

· Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for the assigned project in consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

· Assists with preparing, negotiating, and monitoring project-related contracts and agreements.

· Serves as the contact person in the absence of team members, in this capacity

· Assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and in order to best support the in their public health programming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.