Montgomery County, OH is Hiring a Project Manager, Local Office of Minority Health Near Dayton, OH
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Health Promotion, the Local Office of Minority Health Project Manager is responsible for addressing factors that contribute to health disparities and work to achieve equity in areas that impact people’s health in Montgomery County.
Summary of Job Duties
Serving as a liaison by establishing, promoting, and maintaining collaborative long-term partnerships with various community agencies, groups, and governmental entities in the implementation and operations of minority health programs targeting health disparities in the community; coordinating the functions of multiple community-based programs
Developing policies and strategies to support health efforts; advocating for the implementation of strategies and policies to reduce health disparities within the community
Identifying the needs of targeted populations by monitoring the health status of populations; mobilizing community partnerships and making recommendations on strategies to improve the health of targeted populations
Representing the Local Office of Minority Health in public speaking appearances; Acting on behalf of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health
Demonstrating leadership by leading difficult and sensitive conversations related to health disparity topics and needed programs; engaging community partners to become part of the solution
Assisting with and developing educational materials and information that meet the needs of ethnic and socio-economic levels and community groups
Administering, coordinating, and/or completing special projects including grant writing for the Local Office of Minority Health programs
Coordinating and contributing to budget and contract activities; monitoring program budget and making recommendations; preparing and providing financial and programmatic reports to sources of funding and others
Active participant in professional growth through attendance at meetings, trainings, workshops, and webinars.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or related field
Two (2) years' relevant experience working with health-related community-based programs
Two (2) years' experience in program/project management and execution
Two (2) years' experience in strategic planning, group facilitation, and leading large-scale strategic programs
Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.
Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited.
Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours.
Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire.
Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, or related field
Knowledge of government policy and processes
Background and training in Health Education
Supplemental Information
PHDMC provides a quality, affordable and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS)
Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program
Grant Funded: Yes
Closing Date to Apply: September 3, 2024, or until filled
Position is subject to a criminal background check
Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment
Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment
PUBLIC HEALTH- DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION ("BFOQ")