District Process Improvement Coordinator

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Pay Grade: M

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under general supervision, responsible for all aspects of various projects of a moderately complex nature. Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. Communicates with Program Managers and other managerial staff as needed. Assign work of subordinate staff. Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility within agency.

• Study Design & Data Collection:
  Design methods for collecting health data and surveillance programs. Ensuring the study is methodologically sound and can produce reliable and valid results.
• Data Analysis:
  Identify trends, patterns, and correlations related to key demographic and socioeconomic factors in the district.
• Interpretation & Reporting:
  Translate outputs into clear, actionable insights for non-experts, preparing reports and visualizations for various audiences.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with epidemiologists, nurses, district leadership, District Health Director, and other public health professionals on research, surveillance, and program evaluation.
• Quality Control:
  Ensure data integrity and accuracy, implementing checks to maintain reliability in analyses.
• Policy & Program Evaluation:
  Assess the effectiveness of public health initiatives, policies, and interventions.
• Public
  
  Education:
  
  Create materials (infographics, articles) to inform communities about health issues, promoting healthier behaviors.

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of professional level experience related to the area of assignment; or Two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Project Mgr (Non-IT) 1 (GSP
110).

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and significant experience in Public Health to understand the complex nature of provided services and diverse populations served. Knowledge of and proficiency in the different computer programs used in Public Health. Excellent communication and presentation skills are needed to be successful in the position.

Office work environment and may lift up to 25 lbs.

• Analytical/Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Employs ethical principles in the collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of data and information.
• Policy Development/ Program Planning
  
  Skills:
  
  Develops strategies for continuous quality improvement.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Communicates in writing and orally, in person, and through electronic means, with linguistic and cultural proficiency.
• Cultural Competency
  
  Skills:
  
  Responds to diverse needs that are the result of cultural differences.
• Community Dimensions of Practice
  
  Skills:
  
  Promotes public health policies, programs, and resources.
• Public Health Science
  
  Skills:
  
  Uses evaluation results to improve programs/services and organizational performance.
• Financial Planning and Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Promote…