• Develop and implement evidence-based health promotion initiatives and programs to improve health outcomes among Harris County residents.
• Collaborate with other HCPH divisions and departments to promote coordinated and comprehensive approaches to improving the health of Harris County residents.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to enhance the reach and impact of CHWD programs.
• Develop and implement training programs for community health workers, volunteers, and other stakeholders to promote health literacy and enhance community engagement.
• Conduct community health assessments to identify health disparities and develop targeted interventions to address them.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion initiatives and programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to promote the health promotion program and its initiatives to the community.
• Develop and manage budgets for the health promotion program and ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Supervise and manage the health promotion program staff to ensure that program goals and objectives are met. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

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  Master's degree in Public Health, Health promotion, or related field

• Two (2) years of experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion initiatives and programs.
• Experience in personnel management, budget planning and fiscal control.

• Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based health promotion practices and strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation.

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
• Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience

• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work

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  This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends. Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

• This position operates in both a professional environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• HCPH/ Community Health & Wellness: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan