Health Program Specialist II

Overview

The CDC Foundation is seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week Health Specialist II to support the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) and State Opioid Response Grant.

Qualifications :

• Education and Experience :
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health science, behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and three years of health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas : - researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; -providing health education services to target groups or the general public; -evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; -providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and / or conditions; -preparing grant applications and budgets and developing, preparing and administering contracts and reports related to health services; and / or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases;- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
• Working knowledge of : program evaluation methods and techniques; public health facilities, programs and principles relevant to a specified health field such as nursing, nutrition or other area; medical standards of care as applied to the program area; federal, State, and local public health organizations; development and implementation of program services and activities.- Ability to : consult with colleagues, health care professionals, patients and others to provide technical expertise requiring advanced journey level experience and / or training; plan, conduct and oversee statewide program activities including providing public health information, coordinating treatment of under-served patients and promoting health and wellness;

Responsibilities :

Special Notes :

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of Nevada in their public health programming.

This position requires the regular operation of a motor vehicle during the course and scope of employment as an essential function of the job. As such, Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence, must self-report motor vehicle violations / convictions, and must provide proof of acceptable insurance coverage with mandatory minimum coverages as set forth within the Driver Safety Motor Vehicle Policy (“Policy”). All offers of employment and continued employment for this position are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications of this Policy.

This position is Hybrid; located in Carson City, Nevada and will be working part time in the office and part time telecommuting for the foreseeable future. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

Salary : $70,203