Health Program Coordinator

Summary Statement The position will serve as the Health Program Coordinator for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent will prepare budgets along with ensuring procurement of equipment, supplies, and contractual services as needed; forecast for program operations and maintain records. In addition, the position will provide assistance with outreach, evaluation and coordination of activities to meet goals and objectives of the program and ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines. Essential Functions Plans, coordinates and oversees a statewide disease or health hazard control program. Develops operational procedures and monitors program activities to ensure compliance. Coordinates program activities with other public and private programs to ensure total compliance. Interacts with federal, state and local government officials. Prepares annual budget request and ensures procurement of equipment, supplies and/or contractual services needed. Monitors and evaluates statistical data to determine appropriate target screening areas. Prepares and maintains records and reports as required. Performs testing and reviews results to ensure quality control of sample collection and staff performance and to monitor effectiveness of screening program. Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of staff engaged in sampling, surveillance, screening and inspection activities and clerical support functions. Trains staff in program techniques. Plans and delivers educational programs. Provides technical assistance to physicians, hospital administrators, laboratory directors and public and private agencies in disease/health hazard reporting methods. Job Requirements Six months experience in program monitoring such as monitoring program activities and recommending alternatives, improvements, courses of action, and other changes based on findings. Six months experience in screening and detecting communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards to control the spread of diseases/hazards. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Knowledge of etiology of communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr