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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Public Health Program Coordinator

Merced County Department of Public Health 260 E 15th Street Merced, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$89K/yr - $108K/yr

3+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to work within the Merced County Department of Public Health. The role involves planning, organizing, and coordinating public health programs and services, while also developing community education tools in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.

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Responsibilities

Plan, organize and coordinate the operations of programs and services administered by the Department of Public Health

Develop, evaluate and monitor program budgets and ensure proper administrative and financial controls

Build and maintain positive professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to, public and private agencies, community organizations and professional groups

Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of principles and practices of current public health policy, potential sources of funding, laws/regulations and contract negotiation

Develop and implement community education tools and curricula in accordance with program-specific local, State, and Federal mandates

Participate in community health education programs and conferences

Plan, organize and direct the department in-service education program for assigned program and/or services

Review local health education protocols for compliance with state mandated programs

Provide consultation and guidance related to Department of Public Health programs and services to individuals and or community groups

Supervise, evaluate and train public health professional and technical staff

Research and understand social, economic and equity issues impacting populations and program areas

Attend training conferences relevant to current public health problems, programs, and services

Establish and maintain liaisons between the Public Health Department and other public and private agencies, community organizations, and professional groups

Qualification

Public health educationProgram managementBudget preparationCommunity health assessmentData analysisSupervisionOral communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Three (3) years of professional level experience in public service performing work in community health, emergency services, environmental health, public health services, or closely related area; including one year in a lead or supervisory capacity

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in public health, business/public administration, health administration, emergency management, biological sciences, or other related area. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Some positions in this classification will be subject to criminal history background checks pursuant to the human resources rules and regulations, section 2, b

Develop, direct and implement community public health education tools and programs in accordance with department and State mandated requirements

Effectively apply training concepts and techniques for education of adults and children

Make oral presentations/training before groups

Communicate clearly and effectively, both in oral and written correspondence

Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate responses

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment

Maintain confidential information in accordance with medical, legal and County regulations

Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations

Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives

Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception

Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects

Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping

Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion

Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Regular attendance is an essential function

Principles, methods, techniques, and materials of public health education programs and State mandated requirements

Functions, programs and services of both public and private agencies involved in health education activities

Public health statistical and survey methods

Budget and grant preparation and monitoring

Personnel and Public Administration

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Assess community needs for public education on health issues

Manage, develop and implement health programs for staff, and community groups

Benefits

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

Vision Insurance - VSP

Management Disability Insurance - 100% premium paid by employer

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code.

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.