Public Health Program Specialist (3013011)

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Missouri, Office of Dental Health in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a curious, committed professional to join a collaborative team focused on improving community oral health through public health programs.

You will help develop and implement community and school-based initiatives, coordinate contracts, and build partnerships with state departments and external partners while advancing strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; substitutions may be allowed.
• Minimum of 2 years of public health experience.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative within a team.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Minimum of 1 year of work with grant deliverables and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Provide technical assistance to partners and contractors on program implementation.
• Promote office programs through events, meetings, and written/oral communications.
• Assist in design/development of program forms, educational materials, dashboards, and media.
• Manage contracts and monitoring including site visits and desk audits.
• Develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and other state departments.
• Support advancement of ODH strategic goals through meetings and activities.

Skills

Public health

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you'll love this position:

The Office of Dental Health is seeking an individual who is curious, committed to high-quality work, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This second-level professional position will work as part of a collaborative team to ensure program coordination to help Missouri communities make lasting changes to improve oral health.

This position will work closely with our State Dental Hygienist to develop and implement community and school-based programs and help educate and promote optimal oral health. The Office of Dental Health is a fun, collaborative, and growing office that supports and prioritizes professional development and growth.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Assist in the planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to partners, contractors, and other agencies about program implementation.
• Promote office programs through event exhibiting, conference exhibiting, at meetings, and through various forms of written and oral communication.
• Assist in the design and development of program forms, educational materials, and other media materials including but not limited to data dashboards, social media toolkit, and various fact and informational sheets.
• Manage contracts and complete contract monitoring which includes technical assistance, site visits, and desk audits.
• Develop, build, and enhance partnerships with internal department offices, centers, and bureaus; with other state departments, and external partners and stakeholders.
• Assist with advancement of ODH strategic goals and initiatives through participation in staff meetings, committees, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (Substitions may be allowed)
• Minimum of 2 years of public health experience
• Ability to work independently and show initiative within a team environment
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Detail oriented and high level of organization.
• Minimum of 1 year of work with grant deliverables and compliance

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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