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NEOGOV · 3 hours ago

Senior Public Health Planner

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$77K/yr - $116K/yr

5+ years exp

El Paso County is seeking a strategic-minded Senior Public Health Planner to lead agency-wide initiatives that drive measurable improvements in community health. This pivotal role will spearhead efforts in public health accreditation, community health assessment and improvement planning, performance management, quality improvement, and strategic planning.

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Responsibilities

Manages the national PHAB accreditation and re-accreditation process, including implementation of an agency-wide system to ensure standards and measures are met. Solicits input from executive leadership, division managers, and community members/organizations regarding accreditation. Writes and submits accreditation documents per PHAB requirements. Works closely with Division Directors and Managers to ensure all required documentation is obtained and kept up to date on designated electronic sites

Supervises assigned staff, including providing training and guidance regarding the resolution of complex problems or issues. Ensures compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process

Responsible for short- and long-term planning related to the agency's strategic plan, accreditation standards, and goals. Develops data-driven annual work plans in collaboration with leadership and stakeholders and coordinates progress tracking

Responsible for developing and facilitating community involvement in local public health issues, plans, and programming to include community health assessment and community health improvement plans

Solicits community input on EPCPH plans and priorities and communicates input to the leadership team for consideration in the development of programs, services, and plans. Works to align Public Health's planning priorities and objectives with state and local partners to support optimal use of resources; identifies areas for improvement and makes recommendations to the Public Health Executive Team

Leads collaboration, convenes, and coordinates with community stakeholders for alignment on community-wide initiatives

Develops, oversees, implements, and ensures the effectiveness of Public Health's performance management system that leads to a positive and measurable impact on Public Health's mission and vision. Establishes and performs continuous performance improvement monitoring

Uses a data-driven process to develop and ensure implementation of performance management and quality improvement activities are aligned with ongoing strategic initiatives. Develops and organizes measurable objectives, gathers and interprets data, and writes abstracts, plans, and reports

Assists with development of the agency's strategic plan in partnership with the Public Health Executive Team. Tracks plan implementation to ensure seamless integration with performance improvement and quality improvement activities. Collects and analyzes data pertaining to strategic plan; provides recommendations to support strategic goals and priorities and collaborates/facilitates plan implementation as appropriate

Cultivates a culture of performance and quality improvement that engages Public Health staff in all divisions and at all levels. Develops a performance management system communication plan to share priorities, processes, and outcomes with all staff. Develops and implements a recognition program for improvement teams

Regularly tracks and reports the status of performance and quality improvement efforts and impacts to the leadership team. Coordinates and prepares accountability reports to include recommendations for improvement

Participates in a local and national network of performance improvement professionals sharing best practices, tools, and materials while participating in ongoing communication activities and capacity building peer exchanges. Researches best practices and incorporates findings into agency planning and improvement processes

Researches and designs appropriate organization-wide performance and quality training. Coordinates performance management and quality improvement capacity building for EPCPH

Represents EPCPH on community committees, coalitions, and groups. May participate in and hold seats on boards for community organizations as a representative of EPCPH. Makes decisions about EPCPH's ability to commit technical assistance or other resources to community projects

Participates in departmental emergency planning and response activities

Promotes public health within the community

Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive Public Health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Public Health AccreditationPerformance ManagementQuality ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationCritical Thinking

Required

Working knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methodologies and principles

Working knowledge of community organizations and resources

Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the agency. Ability to provide excellent customer service

Skill in prioritizing and organizing multiple tasks and the ability to complete projects in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports

Ability to respond in a flexible manner and reprioritize work as situations change

Ability to communicate, motivate, and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel and community partners region-wide, frequently under deadline pressure

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Ability to identify problems and work creatively to resolve them, considering the impact of actions

Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to perform under pressure and when confronted with persons acting under stress

Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office

Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Bachelor's degree in public health, business administration, or related field

Five years of experience in planning, project management, or accreditation in public health or healthcare field

Three years of experience with organizational change, process improvement, or quality improvement

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen

Preferred

Master's degree of Public Health

One year of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience

Previous experience working in a public health setting, including community health, health education, population health, or hospital accreditation experience