Program Coordinator - Boston Public Health Commission

DUTIES


* Coordinates, monitors, develops and implements projects and/or initiatives for CIB/Chronic Disease Prevention and Control.
* Coordinates and monitors program activities to ensure effective operations and compliance with established standards and/or contracted goals & objectives.
* Reviews, enters, and analyzes information and data concerning BPHC program, to determine effectiveness; makes recommendations for changes in procedures; provides technical assistance and advice to staff and others; responds to inquiries and maintains liaison with various external agencies to provide information concerning program.
* Collaborates with various CBOs to exchange information and/or resolve problems. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides health education to clients, in homes, schools and community based settings. Represents BPHC and program at meetings, health fairs and conferences.
* Coordinates activities which may include: fiscal monitoring; grant writing; monitoring of funded programs or agencies to ensure compliance; report preparation and writing; and assisting with developing and distributing communications, brochures and educational materials. May supervise employees.
* Working to help BPHC become an antiracist organization by meeting or exceeding the standards set by the BPHC Anti-Racism Policy.
* Performs other duties as required.



This job description is based on the Program Coordinator series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of Program Coordinator 1, as set forth in the BPHC Program Coordinator Series.





* BA/BS required OR 3 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree. Licenses, certifications or program specific experience may be required by grant or program needs.
* Demonstrated experience or related requirements as established by the program may be needed.
* Experience collaborating with clients and/or providers serving a variety of populations, which may include Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community, communities of color, substance abuse populations, and/or women and youth.
* Ability to prepare reports and to maintain accurate records. Ability to write clearly and concisely, and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner. Ability to understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities. Prior supervisory experience preferred; ability to establish rapport with others and to maintain harmonious working relationships with others required.
* Demonstrated knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, Windows and/or other software.
* Demonstrated ability to establish effective communications and working relationships with community agencies and providers. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate and evaluate health programs or services for the community.
* Exceptional organizational skills with the ability of developing time lines and meeting deadlines.
* Demonstrated cultural competence with the diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic groups. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Bilingual and/or bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.
* This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
* Promote health equity, inclusion, and diversity within the BPHC, department and community.
* Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity.



Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled