Public Health Preparedness Coordinator

chfs; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barren River District Health Department seeks a health program coordinator to manage health services projects, develop policies, and coordinate evaluation activities. The role involves collaborating with staff, agencies, and the public to ensure program accountability and effectiveness.

Responsibilities include preparing program plans, interpreting procedures, and presenting data to stakeholders. A Bachelor's Degree and relevant health experience are required; master’s or higher can substitute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Two (2) years' experience in a Public/Community health agency or health related position.
• Master's Degree may substitute for one year experience.
• HS diploma/GED with seven years of related experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assigned program or health care projects.
• Develops policies and procedures and interprets their use for compliance.
• Evaluates program performance and prepares statistical reports.

Skills

Public health experience

Policy development

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree substitute for experience

HS diploma substitute for experience

Job description

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Pay Grade

Grade 16

Salary

$19.15 - $23.82 Hourly

Time Type

Full time

Health Department

Barren River District Health Department

Summary

Performs a variety of functions in health services program coordination / management in the areas of project management, policy and procedure development and interpretation, program development and coordinates program/project evaluation, documentation, technical assistance and representation of the department and organization networking.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Haley Daniel at [e-mail].

Description

Characteristics of the Class

CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS : ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION.

Performs a variety of functions in health services program coordination / management in the areas of project management, policy and procedure development and interpretation, program development and coordinates program/project evaluation, documentation, technical assistance and representation of the department and organization networking.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Two (2) years' experience in a Public/Community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Substitution Clause

Education

Master's Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Nursing, Nutrition, Epidemiology or Environmental Health may substitute for one (1) year experience.

Experience

HS diploma/GED and combined education and experience totaling seven (7) years in a Public/Community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the minimum requirements.

Special Requirements

Specific programs may have specialized requirements that differ from those described.

Post Employment Requirements

(None)

Examples of Duties or Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS DESCRIBING WHAT THE DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANY POSITION SHALL BE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY'S ABILITY TO ADD TO, OR OTHERWISE ALTER THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A POSITION.

Coordinates the assigned program or health care projects providing services to clients needing treatment and/or other health care, recommends or develops policies and procedures and interprets their use to ensure compliance in maintaining program accountability and effectiveness, evaluates program/projects as required to improve the quality as well as quantity of service delivery, provides technical assistance to program and office staff in areas of expertise. Represents the department on inter-agency councils and committees and attends meetings relating to area of responsibility, maintains a collaborative relationship with health agencies, prepares statistical reports on program performance, needs, services, information and demographic data. Contributes to and ensures the evaluation of program performance, monitors program operations through on site visits, review of reports and records, provides information and interpretation of the assigned program/special projects to all departmental staff and to the general public and prepares program plans, policy manuals and other informational materials for distribution to staff, patients, clients and the general public to meet federal, state and agency reporting requirements. May Supervise.

Typical Working Conditions and Unique Physical Requirements

Work typical is spent inside the office.

Additional Requirements

May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency's policies.

Date Class Established

07-01-2006

Date of Last Revision

10-03-2022

Equal Opportunity Statement

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

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