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Rose International
Public Health Program Director
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What they do
A Public Health Program Director directs public health programs. Directs program planning and staff and manages program budgets. Coordinates outreach programs such as vaccine clinics. Monitors epidemiological data to identify and respond to health issues in a community.
$144,083 / year median in the U.S.
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Required Education:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in health education, biology, or a related field
Required Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in public health, education, or a related field
- Able to complete and prioritize tasks while working remotely
Job Overview:
Client is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to fill a Public Health Program Director 1 contract position. The Public Health Program Director 1 position is housed within the Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program. This contract position will work closely with program and evaluation staff to implement evidence-based strategies designed to address tobacco use and prevention among youth and young adults.Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement evidence-based programs/initiatives to address tobacco prevention among youth and young adults.
- Assist and support schools with the implementation of tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
- Work with the tobacco team to plan and implement youth engagement trainings for tobacco prevention.
- Participate in regular trainings, workshops, conferences, and meetings related to tobacco prevention and control and the Client division.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative, working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Updates and uses relevant knowledge to support the implementation of health education interventions and programs for the community.
- Identifies the educational needs of others, supports program staff in the development of educational training programs or classes, and teaches and instructs others.
- Assists with the design and delivery of relevant training programs for health department employees, teachers, and other professionals
- Prepares and distribute program materials to internal and external stakeholders that conduct tobacco prevention programs.
- Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
- Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.