Merced County ยท 2 weeks ago
Public Health Program Coordinator
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMerced County is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to oversee operations within the Public Health Department. The role includes planning and coordinating public health programs, managing budgets, and building relationships with stakeholders.
GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance
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
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
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
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BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
HEALTH INSURANCE
DENTAL INSURANCE
VISION INSURANCE
DISABILITY INSURANCE
LIFE INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS
Company
Merced County
Merced County is a government agency that provides complete information on the ministry activities occurring in Merced county.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nishihama
Assistant Director Administrative Services-CIO
Mark Cowart
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
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2024-11-26
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