Intermediary Care Program Coordinator

Public Health Program Coordinator

The purpose of this position is to coordinate the work of a public health program area. Program areas may include emergency response, disease surveillance, prevention, behavioral health or health education.

• Oversee assigned public health program area;
• Supervise staff in program area;
• Mentor program staff and provide guidance and direction to complete assignments;
• Prepare written reports and oral presentations;
• Stay informed on best practices in program area
• Develop educational materials related to assigned program area (fact sheets, brochures, basic data, newsletters, etc.);
• Prepare grants, develop funding proposals and budgets;
• Perform job duties in a way that promotes a positive image of the City organization and delivers exemplary customer service skills;
• Keep managers and department director apprised of activities in assigned program area;
• Perform work during emergency, disaster or communicable disease incidents 24/7 as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field with an additional 2 years' experience in public health. Master's degree in Public Health or related field preferred. Valid TX Driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Public health generally accepted and commonly used principles, theories, methodology and precedents;
• Resources in the field of public health and communicable diseases;
• Fluent utilization of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Excel.
• Research design, statistical analysis and methods, qualitative and quantitative measures.

Ability to:

• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Skill in developing and implementing plans, practices and procedures;
• Skill in organizing, prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines to accomplish a number of simultaneous tasks;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with a variety of community partners;
• Skill in planning, budgeting and organizing work activities to meet established objectives within deadlines;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to develop and conduct public presentations; ability to plan and conduct effective meetings.

• Frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally carry up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally stand and walk;
• Occasionally kneel;
• Occasionally pull or push objects;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to right or left while sitting or standing;
• Occasionally reach above, at, or below shoulder height;
• Frequently handle objects;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.