Health Planning Coordinator

Job Description:

Health Planning Coordinator

Description

Job Posting Title
Health Planning Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 District 2

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is based on education and experience.
Level II: Up to $55,000.00
Level III: Up to $60,000.00

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Position Description: This position will serve District 2 County Health Departments. Responsible for performance initiatives related to local and statewide community engagement and planning. Assigned responsibilities involve planning of complex initiatives, developing and coordinating community engagement improvement plans, systems and policy actions for the local health district. This position will interact with local health department leadership as well as community and county key stakeholders, from both the public and private sectors in Oklahoma.

This position ensures the development of local strategic plans and goals that align with agency strategic plans and statewide goals. The overall mission of such plans, goals, and projects/programs is to improve population at the local level.

Duties:

• Form partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to develop comprehensive health improvement plans and involve community members in their implementation and evaluation.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and provide support to facilitate their engagement in health improvement efforts.
• Organize regular meetings and forums for community stakeholders to discuss progress, share updates, and address challenges.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with agencies, communities, or organizations in determining the need for specialized health education programs and the planning, implementation, and evaluation of such programs; this includes strategic planning, the use of logic models, development of performance measures, and specific application of health behavior theory.
• Coordinate and involve community members, organizations, and stakeholders in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the local health district's plans.
• Collaborate with community partners to establish performance goals and outcomes that align with community needs.
• Work with community leaders and residents to identify priority areas for health improvement and co-create solutions.
• Provide leadership with insights gathered from community engagement activities to inform priority setting and decision-making processes.
• Share expertise on community engagement to enhance collaboration and integrate community perspectives into planning and performance management.
• Involve community members in data collection efforts and collaborate with community-based organizations to analyze and interpret data for targeted interventions.
• Advocate for policies that address community health needs and engage community members in advocacy efforts.
• Cultivate partnerships with community-based organizations, businesses, schools, and other entities to leverage resources and maximize impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Level II: Master’s degree in any of the following fields: public administration, public health, business, social work, or a closely related field or bachelor’s degree in one of the previously stated related fields plus at least two years of professional experience in strategic planning, performance management, public policy, management of complex projects for public, private, or nonprofit organizations, and state and federal policies and regulations.

Level III: Master’s degree in any of the following fields: public administration, public health, business, social work, or a closely related field or bachelor’s degree in one of the previously stated related fields plus at least three years of professional experience in strategic planning, performance management, public policy, management of complex projects for public, private, or nonprofit organizations, and state and federal policies and regulations.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .