CDC Foundation · 4 hours ago
Program Implementation Specialist
North Carolina (Mecklenburg)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expThe CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The Program Implementation Specialist will work with jurisdiction staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Works with staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management
Fosters and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders aimed at efficient and effective program implementation
Serves as programmatic liaison for and between internal and external stakeholders
Manages significant matters such as project development, project budgeting, and auditing/evaluating project impact and performance
Formulates project-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities
Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for the assigned project in consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Assists with preparing, negotiating, and monitoring project-related contracts and agreements
Serves as the contact person in the absence of team members, in this capacity
Assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required and master's degree is preferred
Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration
Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy
Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation
Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
Ability to anticipate roadblocks and independently resolve
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation
Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
Benefits
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CDC Foundation
The CDC Foundation builds innovative partnerships to advance the Centers for Disease Control.
1001-5000 employees
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