Public Health Program Specialist - WiredPeople, Inc.

Overview:

WiredPeople invites applicants to join our growing team as a Public Health Program Specialist. This is a second-level professional position responsible for planning, promoting, implementing, or evaluating a public health program, service, or grant; or implementing environmentally influenced public health laws and regulations. 

At this level, employees provide assistance and guidance to partners, contractors, and agencies involved in program implementation; and perform day-to-day program activities including conducting inspections and surveys, assisting in budget development, and participating in or leading public health events. Remote allowed Jefferson City and vicinity preferred for in-person work with considerations for remote work after established with the program.

Responsibilities:

• This is a highly responsible position requiring the contracted employee to work with a broad range of partners and stakeholders with varying levels of knowledge and expertise. 
• The contracted employee must have strong communication skills.
• The contracted employee must also be willing to work as a team with staff and other program managers. 
• Proficiency in commonly used office computer programs is also required.
• The contracted employee should have experience developing training materials, including PowerPoints, handouts, and quizzes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of individual and community health problems related to public health programs.
• Ability to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• The contracted employee must be able to accomplish program goals.
• The contracted employee will work with Statewide CHW Advisory Committee.
• Seek growth and development opportunities and decide on special projects to pursue. 
• Research, draft and submit grant deliverables and their associated measures.
• Assure timely preparation of federal reports, program updates, contracts and/or amendments to procure program services.
• Monitor contracts to assure deliverables are met.
• Background knowledge of chronic disease and recommended preventative care preferred.
• Experience working with community partners and coalitions preferred.
• Experience developing and strengthening internal and external partnerships.

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