School Health Liaison Central

About the role

The Regional School Health Liaison serves as a regional point of contact for all assigned local health departments (LHDs) for school and student health within the Central Region. Reporting to the Central Regional Public Health Nurse Consultant, the candidate provides technical assistance to LHDs to ensure best practices regarding school health initiatives are effectively delivered within their jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Assess current public health issues related to a program area.
• Maintain an effective liaison and referral system between the agency, local health departments, health clinics and other service providers.
• Direct the development of public health programs, policies and procedure manuals.
• Manage a grant or budget for a specific public health program allocating resources and determining expenditures.
• Collect and analyze relevant program data and make available to state and local agencies.

Requirements

Specialized knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health but not required. Working knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners. Working knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques. Effective communication skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health or nursing preferred.
• Alternative education/experience will be considered on an individual basis.
• Travel required.

Skills

Specialized knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health but not required. Working knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners. Working knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques. Effective communication skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other local, state and federal agency staff.

Benefits

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day In The Life The essential functions of this role are as follows: Assess current public health issues related to a program area. Maintain an effective liaison and referral system between the agency, local health departments, health clinics and other service providers. Direct the development of public health programs, policies and procedure manuals. Manage a grant or budget for a specific public health program allocating resources and determining expenditures. Collect and analyze relevant program data and makes available to state and local agencies.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is not specified.