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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.5in; text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3273/jobpostings/image/20250912092802_PHS.png" data-uw-rm-alt="QU" data-uw-rm-alt-original="20250912092802_PHS.png" data-id="null" data-name="20250912092802_PHS.png" alt="20250912092802_PHS.png" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/3273/jobpostings/image/20250912092802_PHS.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><br></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;" data-pasted="true">If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.</p><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><strong>About Harris County Public Health:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.</p><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will support the management, operations, and implementation of Health Prevention and Coordinate Care (HPCC) Harris County division initiatives. In conjunction with HPCC leadership, the Program Coordinator ensures the efficient planning, execution, and maintenance of HPCC Harris County programing according to deadlines, budget, and organizational policies and procedures. Provides assistance/support for coordinating administrative activities related to assigned projects/programs; event planning and implementation; managing the project/program logistics; coordinating meetings, educational activities, and other related events; developing and dissemination of program/project materials; communication for project/program; data collection, collating, and reporting; and the coordination of and/or development and maintenance of databases to support program/project activities.</p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Additionally, the Program coordinator may assist in conducting literature reviews to support project/program activities; and maintaining websites related to assigned project/program.</p><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><strong>Duties & Responsibilities:</strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Support program planning and reporting while monitoring performance metrics to ensure alignment with HPCC organizational and strategic goals related to HCPH</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Responsible for monitoring and tracking usage and of services related to program assets, in addition to submitting and tracking programmatic related documents, such as contracts, agreements/MOUs, Commissioner Court documents</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Responsible for the coordination of program outreach efforts in alignment with the mission of HPCC programs</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Assists department with program financials, including, but not limited to, submitting requisitions, purchase orders, and supply/inventory orders</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Provide administrative oversight/facilitation to support emergency preparedness and response related activities</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Serve as backup to the HPCC Executive Assistant to the Director by providing administrative support, managing schedules, managing invoices/requisitions/ordering, coordinating meetings, and ensuring continuity of operations as needed.</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Other duties as assigned</li></ul></div><undefined><br></undefined><undefined><br></undefined><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline;" target="blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx" aria-label="https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""><u>https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx</u></a></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;">If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email <a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net">ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net</a>.<br><br><strong>This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.</strong></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Education & Experience:</strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of experience working in a non-profit, public health, business/healthcare administration or related field.</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">OR</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Associate's degree; and four (4) years of experience working in a non-profit, public health, business/healthcare administration or related field</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Experience with research and presentation development</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Advanced in the use of a desktop/laptop, tablet and cellphone along with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Vision, Outlook)</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Knowledge of social determinants of health (e.g., education, employment, housing, social support) and their impact on individuals</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Ability to work with limited supervision, demonstrates a high-level of integrity and professionalism</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;"><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Organizational Leadership</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Understands the organizational mission</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Collaboration</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Innovation</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Ability to adapt to change</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Uses sound judgment</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Self-motivated</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;">Communication</p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0.5in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing</li></ul></div><br><br><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><u>NOTE</u>:<span style="color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; font-style: normal;"> </span></strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation</span><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; text-indent: 0px; font-style: normal;"> but</span></strong><strong style="font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"> will not be accepted for qualifications</span><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;">.</span><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Experience:</strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Project/Program management experience</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:</strong></p><div style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">This is a full-time | regular position</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">40 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends)</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">Ability to work outside regular business hours (evenings and weekends) is required</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;">May be required to travel which may include participating in community outreach programs, and attending meetings and training opportunities within Harris County</li></ul></div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong>Work Environment:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">This job operates in a professional office environment with frequent occurrences of community outreach events and volunteer activities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.</p><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong>Physical Demands:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">Frequently required to sit or stand, use manual dexterity, speak, listen, hear, and write. Works in an office or indoor environment with little or occasional light physical effort and moderate noise. May occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.</p><br><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;"><strong>Work Location:</strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;">Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care Division - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas. 77002.</p><p><br><br></p><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.</strong><strong style="font-weight: bold; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><br><br></strong><strong style="font-weight: bold; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;">Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.</strong></div>

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