Senior Health Program Coordinator

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Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Senior Health Program Coordinator to work within the Division of Public Health Infrastructure's Community Engagement and Outreach. The Senior Health Program Coordinator will support the unit by assisting in the coordination of procurement activities, serving as a liaison to contractors, and maintaining both internal and external communication strategies. These efforts will support the Office of Public Health's (OPH) strategic plan, which aims to streamline and foster bi-directional communication, increase awareness of OPH priorities, and improve accountability. The incumbent will support the development of a contracting interface through APPLY and provide technical assistance to staff for processing contracts and awardee vouchers, budgets and budget modifications as need for grant funded community awards. The incumbent will work closely with community outreach coordinators to assess stakeholder needs and contribute to identifying resources to support public health programming. The position will include using communication tools (SharePoint, Webex, Teams, Smartsheet's) as well as coordinating and promoting inclusive health campaigns, supporting leadership and fostering collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of experience contributing to the coordination of program activities in a public health, health, health regulatory, or human services related program; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of such experience; OR six years of such experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to community engagement activities.

• Demonstrated ability to support the development of a public health or human service program

• Contract coordination and or program coordination experience within a public health, grass root or community-based organization.

• Experience coordinating grants/funding proposals, processing budgets, budget modification and contract renewals.

• Experience providing programmatic or fiscal technical assistance.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Applications, APPLY , Smartsheets.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

HRI embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. This is reflected in our affirmative action equal employment opportunity policy.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.