Title: Population Health Planning and Improvement Coordinator
State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II
Hiring Range: $68,383 - $74,462
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: PENINSULA HQ
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting Virginia's health. It is made up of a statewide central office in Richmond and 32 local health districts.
As part of the Virginia Department of Health, Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts (HPHD) are two health districts serving the residents of the Cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg, and the Counties of James City and York.
The Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts are focused on four key pillars to create a sustainable and engaged workforce:
1. Workforce Development and Training
2. Culture and Climate
3. Community Engagement and Partnerships
4. Communication and Openness
Through these pillars, we aim to achieve our mission of becoming the healthiest districts in the state and better serve our communities. Apply and join the Virginia Department of Health's efforts to become the healthiest state in the nation.
Are you passionate about improving public health and empowering communities?
If so, Hampton and Peninsula Health District is looking for you! We are re looking for a dynamic professional to lead and coordinate health education and improvement initiatives across our district.
The Population Health Planning and Improvement Coordinator provides or coordinates health improvement planning services in the local health district by planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities. Coordinates activities including but not limited to: fulfilling health improvement and goals; preparing and submitting grant applications related to health improvement projects; delivering educational programs to clients and staff and conducting health education trainings; revising and developing educational materials; collecting program-specific data and writing reports; conducting needs assessments and facilitating the CHIP process; providing technical assistance to local and community agencies/organizations regarding program planning; serving as public contact or PIO about services and activities and preparing news releases and coordinating district media contacts and activities. May include the supervision of staff. Serves as a member of the district's management team, working closely with Health Director and team to achieve VDH mission.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public health education; strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and operations; information research, quantitative methods for assessing effectiveness; community assessment & resources; group dynamics and behavior; population-based health strategies; health care practices & principles; human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change; and grants management
• Skill in health program planning, implementation, and evaluation; development of goals and objectives; community assessment; technical and grant writing skills; public speaking and making presentations to staff and public; meeting and time management and organizing; and in the use of standard MS products, presentation, and desktop publishing software
• Ability to prepare news releases, brochures, teaching materials and attractive, informative displays for health fairs and other public presentations; seek out and interpret RFPs and grant offerings, create successful grant applications, and manage grants; work independently and as a team member; and create and manage effective interpersonal and interorganizational communication and coordination networks; lead a cross functional, and interdisciplinary, team
Additional Considerations
• Previous experience in health promotion and media relations is preferred
• Certification as Health Education Specialist
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: HPHD Human Resources
Phone: 757-594-8045
Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.