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- Jackson County Public Health
- (Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p) 101 Truman Medical Center Job Location Jackson County Public Health Lee's Summit, Missouri Department JCHD Community Engagement & Policy Position Type Full time Work Schedule 8:00AM
- 4:30PM Hours Per Week 40 Job Description The Program Coordinator I supports the mission of Jackson County Public Health by assisting with the coordination, implementation, and day-to-day operations of public health programs.
This role provides administrative, logistical, and outreach support, helping ensure programs run efficiently, meet compliance standards, and effectively serve the community. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support program activities, meetings, events, and outreach efforts Maintain accurate records, databases, and program documentation Track deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements Assist with data collection, reporting, and performance monitoring to support program improvement Engage with community partners, stakeholders, and participants to support program goals Represent JCPH at community events and public forums Support culturally responsive, community-driven programming Assist with budget tracking, grant support, and compliance reporting Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders Ensure compliance with HIPAA, funding requirements, and public health standards Participate in quality improvement, training, and emergency response activities as needed Support a collaborative, inclusive, and professional team environment Minimum Requirements Associate's degree in a related field or a combination of equivalent education and 3 years of experience Strong interpersonal communications, group process, and facilitation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail Comfort with data entry, scheduling, and documentation Ability to support events, logistics, and program tasks with guidance Experience working with diverse communities and cultures Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to present to large audiences Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up with minimal direction If driving is required, must meet Fleet Driving Safety and Compliance Policy requirements Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, social work, or a related field Three years of progressively responsible experience Basic knowledge of behavioral epidemiology and health promotion principles If you're passionate about supporting public health programs and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today! Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.
