Public Health Program & Policy Specialist

University Health KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health KC seeks a Program and Policy Specialist to support health promotion, disease prevention, and policy initiatives in Eastern Jackson County. This role collaborates with community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate programs addressing public health priorities.

Responsibilities include data-informed program design, grant support, reporting, and advocating for evidence-based policies while communicating effectively with diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health promotion/education, or closely related field required.
• American Heart Association CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Knowledge of public health functions, health education, program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of health promotion, disease prevention, behavioral change, epidemiology, community organizing, and group facilitation.
• Strong research, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of health promotion, disease prevention, and policy initiatives.
• Research evidence-based practices and use public health data to inform programs and strategies.
• Assist with community health assessments, behavioral health initiatives, and disease prevention programs.
• Develop educational materials, presentations, and other public health communications for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and public agencies.
• Assist with grant applications, proposals, reports, and other program documentation.
• Support community engagement efforts and identify opportunities to improve public health policies and programs.
• Compile and analyze program information and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Present health information to individuals, groups, and community partners using culturally appropriate approaches.
• Collaborate with JCPH staff and community partners to advance strategic priorities and improve population health.
• Maintain professional knowledge of public health practices, policies, regulations, and emerging trends.

Skills

Public health

Research & data analysis

Communication skills

Program planning & evaluation

Grant applications & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Master’s degree in public health (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Database software

Job description

University Health KC seeks a Program and Policy Specialist to support health promotion, disease prevention, and policy initiatives in Eastern Jackson County. This role collaborates with community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate programs addressing public health priorities.

Responsibilities include data-informed program design, grant support, reporting, and advocating for evidence-based policies while communicating effectively with diverse audiences.