Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Planning and Implementation:
- Develop and coordinate public health programs and activities.
- Monitor the progress of each program and make sure they meet the goals and objectives of public health.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Collect data to analyze and report trends, risks, and areas of improvement.
- Use data to help develop strategies for improving public health outcomes.
- Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and other communications to share findings with the rest of the cabinet.
- Community Outreach and Education:
- Coordinate community outreach events to bring education and advocacy to the Scranton community.
- Work with local organizations and the Outreach Coordinator for the City of Scranton on outreach initiatives.
- Develop educational materials, flyers, brochures, and social media content for the public.
- Policy Development and Advocacy:
- Develop and implement public health policies and procedures.
- Resource Management:
- Manage budgets, grants, and other resources allocated for the public health position.
- Ensure the goals and objectives are met within the budget.
- Emergency Response:
- Participate in public health emergency preparedness, including pandemics.
- Develop and implement plans for responding to public health emergencies such as natural disasters.
- Communicate with the public with the help of the Communications Director to provide accurate information.
Required Training, Experience, Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- A physician with public health experience; or a person with administrative experience in public health, supplemented by master’s degree in public health, hospital administration, public administration or a related discipline.
- Expertise in epidemiology and infectious disease control.
- Strong communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to take ownership and work with others in a fast-paced environment.
Public Heath Coordinator | Job Description