Public Health Program Coordinator

Kentucky Department for Public Health • Paducah, KY

6d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of functions in health services program coordination / management in the areas of project management, policy and procedure development and interpretation, program development and coordinates program/project evaluation, documentation, technical assistance and representation of the department and organization networking.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
• EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years’ experience in a Public/Community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Nursing, Nutrition, Epidemiology or Environmental Health may substitute for one (1) year experience.
• HS diploma/GED and combined education and experience totaling seven (7) years in a Public/Community health agency or health related position that would demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will substitute for the minimum requirements.
• May be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the assigned program or health care projects providing services to clients needing treatment and/or other health care
• Recommends or develops policies and procedures and interprets their use to ensure compliance in maintaining program accountability and effectiveness
• Evaluates program/projects as required to improve the quality as well as quantity of service delivery
• Provides technical assistance to program and office staff in areas of expertise.
• Represents the department on inter-agency councils and committees and attends meetings relating to area of responsibility
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with health agencies
• Prepares statistical reports on program performance, needs, services, information and demographic data.
• Contributes to and ensures the evaluation of program performance
• Monitors program operations through on site visits, review of reports and records
• Provides information and interpretation of the assigned program/special projects to all departmental staff and to the general public and prepares program plans, policy manuals and other informational materials for distribution to staff, patients, clients and the general public to meet federal, state and agency reporting requirements.
• May Supervise.

What This Job Offers

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