Community Program Liaison/Tobacco Coordinator (Program Analyst 2) - Limited Duration through July 2021

Job: REQ- 56413  This is a full-time, limited duration, classified position and is represented by a union.

To be considered for this position you must complete an online application at the link provided below.

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for a limited duration Community Program Liaison/Tobacco Coordinator to provide technical expertise to Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention staff, local public health departments, tribes, community organizations, voluntary agencies and other chronic disease prevention partners to implement and evaluate interventions at the community and organization level which promote community norms change and decrease tobacco use, alcohol and other drug use, increase physical activity, assure access to healthy foods, and promote access to chronic disease self-management programs. 

What will you do?
As the Community Program Liaison/Tobacco Coordinator, you will promote “best practices” for chronic disease prevention and self-management which are consistent with recommendations from the CDC and includes efforts toward local and organizational policy work and community mobilization around chronic disease prevention and self-management issues.  You will oversee the development, funding, and implementation of multiple community, tribal, and organizational workplans, monitor and respond to requests for information from the public and assist with communication between the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section and funded projects.  In addition, you will attend statewide and regional meetings across Oregon to address outreach to specific populations, provide technical expertise and coordinate section-wide activities related to tobacco prevention and education.  You will participate in teleconferences and attend national meetings as appropriate to stay current with national guidelines and best practices related to tobacco prevention and education.  

As the Community Programs Liaison/Tobacco Coordinator, you will serve as part of the community programs team who monitor grants and contracts, deliver coaching, and plan and implement technical assistance and training programs designed to stengthen community capacity to influence social norms and facilitate robust community engagement and collaboration among community members and community leaders most affected by chronic disease, programs in local governments, voluntary and civic organizations. You will promote public dialogue among community members, local partners, decision makers, and other stakeholders about chronic disease prevention and structural influences, and identify equity-centered policy and systems change options as strategies for reduction, early detection and self-management of chronic disease.

 In this position, you will determine operational processes for  community programs in consultation with the conference of local health officials, tribal health administrators, and other public health and community partners. In addition, you will  influence and persuade a complex array of partners and policy makers to improve the lives of Oregonians by preventing and managing chronic diseases with an intentional focus on interventions that center and uplift the experiences of communities experiencing the greatest chronic disease health disparities and by collaborating between health systems, local public health, tribes, community-based organizations, regional health equity coalitions, cross-sector partners, and a transformed, efficient and effective health care delivery system.

 What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you are a skilled public health professional with experience in the management of chronic illness prevention programs, creating and maintaining partnerships with diverse communities, and developing training tools and agendas, please apply today.

What are we looking for?

Requested Skills:

• • Minimum requirements: A bachelor’s degree in public health, community health or a related degree AND two years of experience coordinating a program related to health promotion or public health OR any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience coordinating a program related to health promotion and public health.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health or community health or a field related to health promotion and/or disease prevention related to tobacco use AND two years of experience coordinating a public health program related to health promotion and/or disease prevention related to tobacco use.
  • Experience planning and providing training and technical assistance to a diverse group.
  • Experience developing training tools and agendas.
  • Experience creating and maintaining partnerships among diverse constituencies.
  • Experience providing guidance and motivation to outside partners.
  • Experience monitoring programs for compliance and quality assurance.
  • Experience in public speaking with demonstrated professionalism, confidence and poise.
  • Experience in project management, organization and planning skills.
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, desktop publishing software applications and Articulate Storyline to develop online training.
  • Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Contact Information

Cyndi Phipps-Roman 503-569-0066