THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONPOSTING DATE: 08/27/2024CLOSING DATE: 11/27/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHTSALARY RANGE: $64,427.00 - $110,756.00 USD AnnuallyCLASS DESCRIPTIONThe Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) purpose is to identify and address Baltimore City's most pressing structural health disparities by bringing together a multisector group, with representation from community, health, and government. The LHIC is co-directed by BCHD's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tamara Green and Director, Michelle Peralta, MPH. The LHIC is focused on 3 health priorities (Diabetes, Access to Care, and Mental Health) and works to address them through a diversity of perspectives, collaboration, and pooling resources. The LHIC seeks a Program Manager to coordinate day-to-day operations, health initiatives, and other research-related projects. Health initiatives include, but not limited to, CHARMCare, a free online resource guide that you can use to search for free or reduced-cost programs and services in Baltimore City. The Program Manager will manage the LHIC Coordinator, and will report to the LHIC Director, Michelle Peralta.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Manages day to day activities, including LHIC operations and health initiatives.
- Support the LHIC Director with the compilation of grant applications materials
- Effectively collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in healthcare, community, and government.
- Lead all communication, recruitment, and relationship management with stakeholders.
- Manage the LHIC coordinator(s) to provide excellent relationship management, recruitment, and communication.
- Assist Coalition leadership to:
- Manage the Community Health Needs Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan process
- Seek, apply, and obtain funding and other sources of sustainability.
- Manage federal, state, and local grants.
- Work closely with the data manager to collect project level data, share/communicate data to LHIC stakeholders, and evaluate LHIC strategies for improvement and impact.
- Identify and implement best practices for coalition building.
Diabetes Workgroup Responsibilities- Prepare, lead, and facilitate all Diabetes Workgroup meetings.
- Recruit participants, partners, and diabetes education providers, including youth, older adults, and people with disabilities.
- Serve as an internal (BCHD) expert in diabetes education, care, and/or other aspects and continually develop knowledge.
- Ensure collaboration and alignment of programs and partnerships between Diabetes Regional Partnerships, diabetes workgroup members, and LHIC.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree.
AND EXPERIENCE: Have 3-5 years of experience working on a coalition required.
ORNOTES(EQUIVALENCIES): Have an equivalent combination of education or experience. *Degree not required*
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in community education, outreach, prevalence required.
- Demonstrated leadership experience required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- 1-2 years of project management preferred.
- 3-5 supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience or expertise in Diabetes and SDoH preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Aptitude and passion for community engagement and public health.
- Strong community organization skills.
- Experience with group facilitation and processing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work in an evolving and high-paced work environment.
This is a grant funded two-year position.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER