Job Information:

Title: Public Health Program Specialist

Location: Jefferson City, MO 65109

Duration: 10 Months(would be extension)

Work Schedule: Days and hours to be worked Monday to Friday 8-5

General summary

• This is a second-level professional position responsible for planning, promoting, implementing, or evaluating a public health program, service, or grant; or implementing environmentally influenced public health laws and regulations. At this level, employees provide assistance and guidance to partners, contractors, and agencies involved in program implementation; and perform day-to-day program activities including conducting inspections and surveys, assisting in budget development, and participating in or leading public health events.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of individual and community health problems related to public health programs.
• Ability to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Travel required

• Travel required for training opportunities(5-10%)

Preferred qualifications/skills

• This is a highly responsible position requiring the contracted employee to work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders with varying levels of knowledge and expertise.
• The contracted employee must have strong communication skills.
• The contracted employee must also be willing to work as a team with staff and other program managers.
• Proficiency in commonly used office computer programs is also required.
• The contracted employee should have experience developing training materials, including PowerPoints, handouts, and quizzes.
• The contracted employee must be able to accomplish program goals.
• The contracted employee will work with Statewide CHW Advisory Committee.
• Seek growth and development opportunities, and decide on special projects to pursue.
• Research, draft and submit grant deliverables and their associated measures.
• Assure timely preparation of federal reports, program updates, contracts and/or amendments to procure program services.
• Monitor contracts to assure deliverables are met.
• Background knowledge of chronic disease and recommended preventative care preferred.
• Experience working with community partners and coalitions preferred.
• Experience developing and strengthening internal and external partnerships.