Health Programs Director #2403-5240-01

• Organizes a health service program within the Health Department to address a recognized need.
• Develops, implements and/or expands community outreach and health education programs to increase programming reach.
• Provides oversight of program budget and expenditures in consultation with Health Department’s fiscal management staff.
• Manages state, foundation, and federal grants; coordinates grant activities, the compilation of program data, and preparation of reports.
• Serves as liaison with funders on matters concerning grant contract, evaluation, and renewal.
• Collaborates with the internal and external education and outreach staff to design and activate programs tailored to diverse community needs.
• Coordinates comprehensive training and ongoing in-service programs for section staff.
• Evaluates program services for effectiveness and accountability; meets with different community constituencies to solicit feedback on responsiveness of services to community needs.
• Facilitates regular meetings among department and program staff to coordinate activities.
• Maintains written records on program activity; prepare progress and evaluation reports.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, and training of new program staff.
• Coordinates selection, development. and purchase of education materials with all the program staff.
• Plans for long-term development and expansion of Health Department programs in concert with other community organizations and service providers.
• Acts as Health Department liaison to major City and State Health Service organizations.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health program administration. including a comprehensive understanding of current health issues affecting diverse urban populations.
• Considerable knowledge of the most current practices for disease prevention and control.
• Considerable knowledge of Federal and State grant reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in researching, identifying, and securing grant funding sources, along with the ability to oversee the preparation of grant applications for program sustainability and expansion.
• Proficient in overseeing program budgets and expenditures, collaborating seamlessly with fiscal management staff to ensure optimal financial utilization.
• Ability to design and administer a variety of outreach and education techniques to improve health equity.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage health education programs that effectively address identified community needs.
• Ability to supervise the work of others performing a variety of education, outreach, and clerical functions.
• Adept at working effectively with diverse community groups, institutions, agencies, and the public to foster collaboration and community engagement in disease prevention and control measures.
• Capability to monitor, evaluate, and adapt programs in response to evolving community needs and emerging health trends.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse community groups, institutions, and agencies.
• Cultural competence to navigate and address the unique needs of a diverse urban population, ensuring that programs are inclusive and accessible to all community members.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in utilizing various computer skills essential for modern program management, including data analysis, generation, and effective communication through digital platforms.

• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends may be required to support department programming and response to Public Health issues.

Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly and submit information as outlined above, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.