Public Health Program Coordinator

Public Health Program Coordinator

Under general direction or working independently, administer and coordinate activities of an assigned public health and/or human services program area.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.
• Develops policies and procedures.
• Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.
• Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.
• Assists in budget preparation.
• Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.
• Investigates client or community complaints.
• Handles personnel issues
• Performs other tasks as required.

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.
• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

None.

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related initiatives such as the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) or Fast-Track Cities (FTC) programs.
• Experience working with diverse populations and conducting community outreach or resident engagement activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and facilitate meetings or workgroups.
• Experience working with IAPAC, the HIV Planning Council, or other HIV/AIDS-focused advisory or planning bodies.
• Experience with program evaluation, data interpretation, and report writing.

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

This position will perform coordination and administrative oversight of the Fast-Track Cities (FTC) initiative to support the City's HIV response goals. Responsibilities include coordinating all FTC activities; organizing and facilitating chair and workgroup meetings; developing agendas and preparing meeting documentation; assisting in the development of program goals, objectives, and work plans; implementing strategies to engage community members and stakeholders; and planning and hosting a minimum of two FTC consortium meetings annually to advance program priorities.

Austin Public Health

• This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan. Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website.

Important Posting Information:

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Application Submission:

• A complete City of Austin employment application is required to apply. Please provide dates (month and year) for each job history entry. While a resume may be required, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

Applicants will be notified via e-mail of important information regarding application status. Please ensure your email address and contact information is current and correct.

Salary Range: $57,970 - $70,720 annually Location: 7201 Levander Loop Austin, TX

Monday: Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

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