Health Program Coordinator Jobs

Salary: $7,485.05 - $10,223.89 Monthly

Position Description

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Health Program Coordinator

$7,485 - $10,224 per Month

Final Filing Date: September 25, 2023

Exam #23/50K18/03MG

Summary Of Position

The County of Monterey Health Department is currently seeking a motivated individual to fill one (1) Health Program Coordinator position within the Public Health (PH) Bureau. The Health Program Coordinator is a full- time, regular, staff-level professional position reporting to the Public Health Program Manager II.

The Health Program Coordinator (HPC) will administer critical public health programs in the Division of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. The HPC will have responsibility for planning, budgeting, coordinating, implementing and administering the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Hospital Preparedness Programs. The mission of the Division of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control is prevent, detect, and respond to public health issues through partnerships with local health care providers and facilities, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.

The Health Program Coordinator’s key responsibilities include: development and maintenance of effective working relationships with service and healthcare providers and community groups; planning, coordination, maintenance, and evaluation of programs; engagement of stakeholders from the community and potential partnership organizations with regards to prevention, detection, and response to public health issues; and development of program goals and objectives with stakeholder input. The Health Program Coordinator will directly supervise Chronic Disease Prevention Coordinators and Specialists, as well as clerical staff.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

• Answers questions and provides information to the public, supervises the enforcement of community health-related standards, codes and regulations, as required.
• Prepares cost estimates and justifications for budget recommendations, assists in monitoring and controlling expenditures to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within an approved budget.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with a variety of public and private organizations, including staff in other department divisions, County departments and outside agencies.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities within a specialized service area.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Selects, supervises, trains and evaluates professional, technical and clerical subordinates.
• Organizes, supervises, and monitors specialized health-related services and activities.
• Provides staff assistance to higher level management on program issues.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website: Health Program Coordinator

THE SUCCESFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge Of

• Principles of personnel training, supervision, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of community health care.
• Principles of budget preparation and monitoring.

Skill And Ability To

• Analyze problems accurately, develop recommendations and take appropriate action to resolve them.
• Train staff and coordinate activities of contractors, volunteer groups and staff.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments and public and private organizations.
• Speak effectively to diverse audiences, including professional, clinical and citizen groups.
• Organize, direct, and coordinate program services.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Apply principles and techniques of community organization, including community awareness, resource coordination and mobilization of diverse community groups.
• Prepare complex and detailed written reports, procedures, and contracts.

Characteristics Of The Ideal Candidate

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with providers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and judicious conduct in the performance of one’s duties.
• Successfully utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to develop recommendations.
• Prioritize and effectively manages multiple assignments and programs.
• Work independently and as part of a cohesive team.

Additional Information

Conditions Of Employment

As a conditional of employment, the incumbent will be required to:

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit F Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application & Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty by

September 25, 2023, at 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Health Department

Attn: Human Resources

1270 Natividad Road

Salinas, CA 93906

Phone: (831) 755-4519

A Complete Application Package Will Include

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials.

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions
• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline of September 25, 2023, will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

Equal Opportunity And Reasonable Accommodation

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Senior Personnel Monica Gutierrez at (831) 831-796-1276 or [email protected]

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Pacific