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Website City of Waco
Job Description:
Under basic supervision, provides leadership to improve equitable outcomes in maternal and child health in McLennan County . Engages and maintains partnerships with community members and local organizations to promote wellness , strengthen innovative collaboration, and drive policy and systems changes to optimize maternal and infant outcomes .
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Work s with coalition steering committee and Health District leadership to guide the direction of the coalition, and move coalition initiatives toward sustainability .
- Works with Healthy Women and Children Coalition partners to develop annual goals and object ives using evidenced-based public health frameworks , and within the scope of available resources and funding .
- Prepares grant proposals
- Provides leadership, coordination of efforts , and facilitation of the Healthy Women & Children Coalition .
- Driving is essential.
- Prepares educational materials; coordinates and presents training and public education programs; collects, compiles and maintains data on PHD health education activities.
- Fosters and develops new relationships with community partners to maximize participation and engagement in meetings and implementation of
- Healthy Women and Children Coalition strategies .
- Provides regular updates on a consistent basis to internal and external stakeholders about strategy, adjustments , progress, and budget .
- Plans and presents community outreach programs to promote maternal and child health , risk reduction and healthy behaviors; informs community of services available through Public Health District (PHD) and other community resources; prepares and delivers presentations on assigned health topics as needed .
- Compiles data and monthly/quarterly reports describing coalition efforts and other program deliverables .
Job Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Science , Human Services, B usiness , Public Administration, or a related field is required .
- One year experience in training programs; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s Degree in Public Health
Job Details:
Company: City of Waco
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Functions: Other
Job Location: Waco, TX, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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