Job Summary
Under general supervision, coordinates multiple public health projects within Denver Public Health (DPH). Leads or assists the following: design, management, evaluation, and implementation of public health program and grant deliverables. Communicates with funding agencies and key stakeholders. Communicates and collaborates with community partners, and facilitates or leads various committees and coalitions. Participates in the development of future grant applications and activities. Uses project management and quality improvement tools and methodologies to improve program activities. This position will supervise program staff as assigned.
The Linkage to Care Program Coordinator is part of the HIV/STD Prevention division of the Public Health institute at Denver Health.
The position oversees 5 direct reports providing care coordination services for HIV care and prevention. The work focuses on navigation and retention services for clients who are living with HIV or interested in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Services are delivered in community, clinic, or correctional care settings.
Position oversees all aspects of staffing and clinical client service delivery, data entry, tracking, grant reviews, applications and reporting.
Responsibilities
1. Manages and coordinates the design and implementation of public health program and grant activities. 2. Manages and coaches employees; assigns duties to expedite workflow and reviews work. 3. Possesses an advanced understanding of health equity and social justice and is committed to integrating these principles and practices into all levels of program and grant management. 4. Ensures that all efforts are equitable, inclusive, and support diversity. 5. Utilizes Lean principles, project management, and quality improvement to improve public health and grant program outcomes. 6. Prepares necessary and required reports to management, funders, and the community. 7. Builds and maintains community relationships. 8. Develops partnerships to leverage program and grant activities and funding. 9. Facilitates coalition meetings and engages community partners in program planning and development of future grant applications using a collaborative leadership approach. 10. Develops and manages grant budgets, work plans, subcontracts, and ensures compliance. Monitors and tracks subcontractor activities and implementation. 11. Identifies funding opportunities and assists in grant development and writing efforts. 12. Develops and maintain relationships with local, state, and national funding agencies. 13. Adapts to changes in work environment and manage competing demands. 14. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience 1. Bachelors’ Degree required. 2. Master’s in Public Health, Health, Social Work, or related field preferred. 3. Three years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 4. Supervision experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. 2. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely and proactive manner. 3. Demonstrates strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening). 4. Ability to communicate effectively one to one as well as within a group. 5. Ability to deliver engaging, informative, well-organized, and instructive information. 6. Works effectively and collaboratively with cross content and cross disciplinary staff. Computers and Technology 1. Microsoft Office Suite Certificates, Licenses and Registration 1. None. Supervisory Responsibilities This position will be responsible for, but not limited to, hiring, terminating, performance management, coaching, supervision, fostering teamwork, training and development of one or more employees.
Education
• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Education and Experience 1. Bachelors’ Degree required. 2. Master’s in Public Health, Health, Social Work, or related field preferred. 3. Three years of experience developing, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. 4. Supervision experience preferred.
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Salary:
$58,900.00 - $ 85,500.00/yr
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.