Public Health Program Specialist - Home Visiting & Training

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Telework eligible

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Program Specialist 2 to provide technical assistance and support to local agencies implementing home visiting models within Healthy Montana Families. The role develops statewide public health programs, tracks performance through data systems, coordinates strategic planning, and leads outreach and training efforts.

Qualifications include a public health or related degree and 2+ years of relevant program experience, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, health education, or related field.
• Two years of job-related public health program experience, including contracts and direct training experience.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and writing grant responses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop evidence-based public health policies and interventions.
• Develop and implement health surveillance and data collection systems to track and evaluate programs.
• Coordinate program strategic planning and facilitate stakeholder groups.
• Plan and coordinate program outreach, training, and support.

Skills

Public health program management

Grant writing

Public speaking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder facilitation

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Databases

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Program Specialist 2 to provide technical assistance and support to local agencies implementing home visiting models within Healthy Montana Families. The role develops statewide public health programs, tracks performance through data systems, coordinates strategic planning, and leads outreach and training efforts.

Qualifications include a public health or related degree and 2+ years of relevant program experience, plus