Public Health Program Supervisor - Health Education and Promotion

About the role

Step into a key leadership role where you will guide a dedicated team and oversee the daily operations of the Health Education and Promotion program within the Community Health Strategy Division. This position offers the chance to inspire staff, strengthen program impact, and champion education that empowers individuals and families across the community.

The program serves a wide range of audiences through trainings and educational classes grounded in nationally recognized and evidence-based programs and promising practices. A central focus is substance use prevention, delivered through dynamic educational programming in County elementary, middle, and high schools. The role also includes coordinating staff training at retail outlets to help prevent youth access to substances. Signature educational offerings include Botvin Life Skills, Catch My Breath, and other proven curricula.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze program data
• Identify and assess community health care and health education needs
• Support the development of funding proposals and grant applications
• Prepare and manage program budgets
• Create clear and compelling reports and presentations for stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Community Health, Nursing, Health Education, or a related field
• Four years of progressively responsible and demonstrably successful experience in public health and/or health service delivery to the client population (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Additional Information

All Kent County Health Department employees, regardless of position, are required to have their immunization status assessed and vaccinations brought up to date in accordance with the current CDC recommendations for health care professionals, with exceptions only as required by law. Mandatory vaccines include annual influenza vaccination.

Benefits

• Secure, lasting career with benefits that support you and your family
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community
• Collaborative team environment
• Workplace that values honesty, transparency, and integrity