Health Prevention Coordinator

About the role

This position is responsible for leading and implementing direct prevention services, as well as public health policy, system, and environmental change strategies related to: Tobacco Free Environments, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, and Health in Arizona Policy Initiatives to improve health outcomes for Gila County communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of evidence-based strategies that promote health programs and services
• Assess and identify the community health requirements
• Assist with developing and implementing community health programs
• Lead the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of direct health services and comprehensive policy, systems, and environmental strategies
• Work collaboratively with multiple sectors and partners to identify common interests and to formulate systemic and collaborative approaches that improve health education and prevention programs, projects, and activities
• Lead and provide administrative guidance to assigned personnel
• Ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Ensure that public health programs are consistent with appropriate public health laws and regulations
• Act as liaison between the funding representatives and Deputy Director
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports in accordance with grant reporting requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned