Population Health Community Coordinator

Title: Population Health Community Coordinator

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $57,876 - $65,981

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:BLUE RIDGE HQ

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov/blue-ridge

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD) is seeking a passionate Population Health Coordinator to join our team of dedicated public health professionals. BRHD serves the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, and the City of Charlottesville.

The Population Health Coordinator serves as a key member of the Population Health Division, supporting community engagement, communications, and coordination of public health initiatives. This position plays a central role in building relationships with community partners, developing public-facing educational materials, and supporting major population health efforts across the District.

• Coordinate community engagement activities for the Population Health Division.
• Support communications efforts by writing newsletters, managing social media content, and developing public information materials.
• Manage BRHD's Canva account and be responsible for creating graphics, flyers, social media posts, educational materials, and other visual content.
• Work closely with Population Health Division staff to support the MAPP2
  
  Health Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP).
• Assist with projects involving Community Health Workers, WIC, maternal and child health, and other public health programs across the District.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, including coordinating meetings, events, outreach, and collaborative projects.
• Help gather, organize, and share information that supports population health strategies and community well-being.
• Provide general coordination support to ensure smooth operation of Population Health Division initiatives.

You'll be part of a mission-driven team working to achieve the Virginia Department of Health’s vision of becoming the healthiest state in the nation. At BRHD, you'll be part of a Population Health team that is deeply embedded in the community, working together with local partners to address real-world health challenges and create lasting change. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public health while growing your communications, project management, leadership, and community engagement skills.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan), as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

• Knowledge of Health Education & Promotion:
  Understanding of population health data collection, community demographics, social/cultural environments, and chronic disease prevention. Ability to implement and evaluate health improvement programs and policies for diverse populations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively guide staff, educate internal/external stakeholders, and respond to data requests. Ability to develop and deliver training materials, seminars, and health education sessions.
• Resource Management:
  Knowledge of procurement processes, budget monitoring, and ensuring proper use of resources. Ability to prepare grant applications, manage grant activities, and maintain compliance with funding guidelines.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building:
  Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, local health districts, and agencies to promote health initiatives and improve population health.
• Quality Improvement & Data Analysis:
  Skilled in analyzing and verifying data, identifying trends, and preparing reports to support health program planning. Ability to evaluate the success of health programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Technology
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in using social media platforms for health communication, as well as experience with data management systems and office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project Management:
  Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation of health initiatives

• Experience conducting CHA/CHIP activities
• Proficiency with Canva or similar graphic design platforms

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal…