Public Health Project Coordinator

DETROIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT

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THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT ACTIVE CITY OF DETROIT

EMPLOYEES.... to include

ARPA & ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICE STAFF EMPLOYEES

~ About the Detroit Health Department The Detroit Health Department has served Detroiters for more than a century. Today, DHD is building a modern public health department that is visible, responsive, data-informed, and rooted in the daily realities of Detroit residents. Our work goes beyond traditional health services. Through a Health in All Policies approach, DHD recognizes that health is shaped by housing, transportation, environmental conditions, economic opportunity, public safety, education, and the broader systems that shape life in the city. We seek team members who can work across programs, City departments, and community partners to improve health, reduce inequities, and deliver better outcomes for Detroit residents. The Public Health Project Coordinator, under general supervision, works with a team that includes the Division Administrator, Project Leaders, and Program Managers to ensure the Health Department achieves its strategic objectives and key results in alignment with its mission: to improve the health and quality of life of Detroiters through innovative public health policy, programs, and partnerships. The Project Coordinator supports division leadership in implementing programs and services to best meet the public health needs of the community. Duties and responsibilities include program coordination and implementation, daily operations, and communications.

Program Implementation Implement division programs within the strategic framework of the department alongside the Division of Special Projects. T eam Development Contribute to a team that is dedicated to achieving excellence in programming and policy to advance division goals. Quality Improvement Work with division team and department peers to advance positive organizational culture development. Other Other duties assigned by supervisor. Certification in Incident Command Structure Crisis Management, and participation in Public Health Emergency Preparedness activities in real or simulated emergencies. Bachelor's or Master's degree Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field, with two years experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project coordination and implementation. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.

Evaluation Plan Interview:

70%

Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications:

30% Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.

P:

100% Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points:

0 - 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit:

15 points

LRD:

06/11/2024