Accreditation and Strategic Planning Coordinator

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accreditation and Strategic Planning Coordinator will report to the Transformation Management Office (TMO) Director in support of the efforts of the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). The TMO serves as the strategic planning and continuous quality improvement (CQI) arm of the agency. This position will be responsible for overseeing public health accreditation and facilitating strategic planning functions for OSDH. The successful candidate will provide support to ensure the appropriate tracking and reporting of PHAB measures are met for agency reaccreditation, will serve as a liaison to the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and county health departments in efforts related to accreditation, will facilitate teams, contribute to and manage reports for the OSDH strategic plan, state health assessment (SHA) process and the state health improvement plan (SHIP).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in administration, public health, project management, behavioral health, management, educational or organizational leadership with preference given for a master’s degree
• Five (5)+ years of professional experience managing or coordinating public health and/or quality of life initiatives
• Demonstrated skills in written and oral communications, including large and small group presentations, group facilitation, training and writing clear, concise narrative reports and evaluations
• Ability and reliability to carry out assignments and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of public health practices
• Knowledge of quality improvement methods
• Experience with strategic planning methods and tools and project management approaches
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and complex projects in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to listen as well as share knowledge and expertise with others

Nice To Haves

• preference given to candidates demonstrating experience with facilitating large groups, conducting organizational or community assessments, strategic planning, program or project management, program or project development.
• Established collaborator who can quickly help facilitate the removal of any constraints

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on the PHAB accreditation process and serve as primary point of contact for PHAB on behalf of the agency.
• Oversee the collection, final vetting, and submission of all required documentation for public health national accreditation and reaccreditation as well as annual reporting through PHAB’s electronic information system, e-PHAB.
• Track agency progress and continually monitor and communicate PHAB and strategic plan needs with divisions across the agency to ensure strategies and activities are progressing.
• Support CHDs and divisions within the agency by coordinating efforts prior to PHAB deadlines to ensure communication and expectations are known.
• Manage a performance management process for tracking and reporting progress.
• Facilitate large meetings and coordinate with cross functional teams.
• Develop and deliver regular status updates to various internal and external groups.
• Serve as the administrator for the state health assessment (SHA) and state health improvement plan (SHIP) working with facilitators, stakeholders and partners on efforts related to improving health outcomes.
• Coordinate and interact with all levels of OSDH staff teams.
• Support OSDH performance improvement efforts through alignment of the 10 Essential Public Health Services, PHAB, and Transformation
• Participates in efforts to identify, evaluate and propose strategies aimed at improving agency operations and the OSDH’s influence on health outcomes in the state.
• The coordinator will be responsible for collaborating on and supporting Transformation Strategic Initiatives and the Agency Strategic Plan to ensure goals and objectives are effectively aligned, coordinated, and fully supported throughout implementation.
• Compile information leading to annual published plans for the SHA, SHIP and strategic plan and accompanying website and performance management system updates demonstrating progress of agency efforts.
• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level