Program Coordinator, HPCC

Position Description

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will support the management, operations, and implementation of Health Prevention and Coordinate Care (HPCC) Harris County division initiatives. In conjunction with HPCC leadership, the Program Coordinator ensures the efficient planning, execution, and maintenance of HPCC Harris County programing according to deadlines, budget, and organizational policies and procedures. Provides assistance/support for coordinating administrative activities related to assigned projects/programs;

event planning and implementation; managing the project/program logistics; coordinating meetings, educational activities, and other related events; developing and dissemination of program/project materials; communication for project/program; data collection, collating, and reporting; and the coordination of and/or development and maintenance of databases to support program/project activities.

Additionally, the Program coordinator may assist in conducting literature reviews to support project/program activities; and maintaining websites related to assigned project/program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Support program planning and reporting while monitoring performance metrics to ensure alignment with HPCC organizational and strategic goals related to HCPH

* Responsible for monitoring and tracking usage and of services related to program assets, in addition to submitting and tracking programmatic related documents, such as contracts, agreements/MOUs, Commissioner Court documents

* Responsible for the coordination of program outreach efforts in alignment with the mission of HPCC programs

* Assists department with program financials, including, but not limited to, submitting requisitions, purchase orders, and supply/inventory orders

* Provide administrative oversight/facilitation to support emergency preparedness and response related activities

* Serve as backup to the HPCC Executive Assistant to the Director by providing administrative support, managing schedules, managing invoices/requisitions/ordering, coordinating meetings, and ensuring continuity of operations as needed.

* Other duties as assigned

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

* Bachelors' degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of experience working in a non-profit, public health, business/healthcare administration or related field.

OR

* Associate's degree; and four (4) years of experience working in a non-profit, public health, business/healthcare administration or related field

* Experience with research and presentation development

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Advanced in the use of a desktop/laptop, tablet and cellphone along with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision, Outlook)

* Knowledge of social determinants of health (e.g., education, employment, housing, social support) and their impact on individuals

* Ability to work with limited supervision, demonstrates a high-level of integrity and professionalism

* Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

* Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Core Competencies:

Organizational Leadership

* Understands the organizational mission

* Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

* Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

Collaboration

* Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission

* Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group

* Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

Innovation

* Ability to adapt to change

Interpersonal Abilities/Personal…