Program Implementation Specialist

Program Implementation Specialist

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Program / Project Implementation Specialist. The Program / Project Implementation Specialist will work with jurisdiction staff to develop and implement / enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree required and master's degree is preferred
• Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration.
• Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and / or drug policy.
• Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks and independently resolve
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom

Responsibilities :

Special Notes :

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming.