Public Health Program Specialist III Position Available In Harrison, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: This is a non-state service, time-limited NS-14 position with the Mississippi State Department of Health. The Community Health Educator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programs in local health departments to meet the needs of the community. They must have experience in relationship building, effective communication both orally and written.
Job Description
Public Health Program Specialist III
Salary
$36,624.00•$54,990.94 Annually
Location 24•HARRISON
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9596-0301-20250331harr
Department
0301•HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date
04/01/2025
Closing Date
4/14/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$54,990.94
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience.
About the Agency
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.
About the Position
This position, will be referred to as a Community Health Educator, is under the direct supervision of the Community Health Director. The Community Health Educator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating health education programs in local health departments to meet the needs of the community. This work also involves providing guidance and technical assistance to persons engaged in health promotion and education activities within various settings including faith and community-based organizations, schools, worksites, colleges, universities, hospitals and early childhood education centers. This position is responsible for targeting at-risk populations, such as diabetes patients, expectant mothers and patients that may be overweight and /or obese. Candidate must have experience in relationship building, effective communication both orally and written. They must have sensitivity to challenging experiences and the ability to empathize with the needs of public health patients/clients. •This is a non-state service, time-limited NS-14 position with the Mississippi State Department of Health. •What you’ll need to be Successful
Collaborative with public health colleagues, ability to collect and assemble information in a clear and concise manner, flexibility, dependability and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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