Regional Tobacco Prevention & Health Outreach Coordinator

Texas Department of State Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of State Health Services in Harlingen, TX seeks a Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator (Program Specialist III) to lead regional tobacco prevention efforts within Public Health Region 11. You will work under the Community Health Improvement Manager to develop plans, deliver trainings, and coordinate federal grant deliverables with TPCP Central Office.

Responsibilities include monitoring work plans, reporting, building partnerships with local health departments,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university required; degree relevant to public health preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors work plans and performance measures for federal grant deliverables.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on tobacco prevention and control best practices.
• Develops strategic partnerships with local health departments, healthcare organizations, schools, and community groups.
• Maintains knowledge of tobacco prevention and control best practices and ensures compliance with agency policies.

Skills

Public health

Program planning

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

The Texas Department of State Health Services in Harlingen, TX seeks a Tobacco Prevention and Control Coordinator (Program Specialist III) to lead regional tobacco prevention efforts within Public Health Region 11. You will work under the Community Health Improvement Manager to develop plans, deliver trainings, and coordinate federal grant deliverables with TPCP Central Office.

Responsibilities include monitoring work plans, reporting, building partnerships with local health departments,