Public Health Grants & Projects Coordinator

East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Project Coordinator at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center leads planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health initiatives across grants and programs, coordinating workplans, budgets, data reporting, and stakeholder communications.

This role emphasizes quality improvement, collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and representation at coalitions and meetings, with a focus on clear documentation, diverse community

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills and organizational abilities.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy emphasized.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grants focusing on priority public health areas (opioid use disorder, cancer screening, accreditation, infectious disease surveillance).
• Develop and monitor workplans, manage budgets, collect data, report to funders, and maintain stakeholder communications.
• Design workflows and strategic approaches to grant objectives and program goals.
• Support quality improvement efforts for priority areas and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate with department leaders and teams to develop promotional and educational materials.
• Represent the organization at coalition and community planning meetings as needed.
• Exercise judgment to resolve project challenges and coordinate with partners.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance project activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective oral and written communicate

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal with all levels

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

Bachelor Degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or related field

Job description

The Project Coordinator at East Central District Health Department/Good Neighbor Community Health Center leads planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health initiatives across grants and programs, coordinating workplans, budgets, data reporting, and stakeholder communications.

This role emphasizes quality improvement, collaboration with internal teams and external partners, and representation at coalitions and meetings, with a focus on clear documentation, diverse community