Public Health Coordinator - FIMR (Health… at Shelby County… · Memphis

Position Summary

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor.

Engages in multi-agency collaboration, working under general supervision to develop and implement initiatives focused on preconception health, prenatal care, interconception care, and other critical population-based fetal and infant mortality reduction strategies.

Pay Grade: 51

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in public health with one (1) year of experience working in health promotion or education; AND
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, public health administration, or related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseas health promotion related to the reduction of fetal and infant mortality, i.e., safe sleep education, car seat education, healthy living, etc.
• Presents oral and written presentations about fetal and infant mortality, including reduction strategies.
• Facilitates the FIMR Community Action Team recruitment and meetings.
• Keeps abreast of all related activities and maintains an inventory of local programs from preconception health, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and early childhood programs, and their scopes of service.
• Assists with the implementation of community dialogue, focus groups, and other events designed to foster community engagement.
• Responsible for carrying out mandatory assigned tasks related to public health emergency preparedness and response, training, and periodic disaster drills.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.
  

KSAs

• Knowledge of and ability to apply public health concepts and principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of health disparities, institutionalized racism, and other social determinants of health that negatively impact birth outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and agendas, including the ability to translate strategic vision and goals into specific projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of public, private, and volunteer organizations, agencies, and collaborators.
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public and co-workers, exercise judgment in evaluating situations, and make evidence-based decisions.
• Ability to accurately collect, enter, and evaluate data, contribute to sound recommendations, compile information, and prepare technical and non-technical reports with limited supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office ® (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and County software application.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one upon date of employment.
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance upon the date of employment.
• Work will require attendance at meetings and activities on weekends and/or after regular work hours.
• Work will require travel to locations outside of the office.
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses throughout the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Work will require lifting and transporting materials and supplies to external locations.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.