Public Health Coordinator - FIMR (Health Services)

Position Summary  
 

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. 

Engages in multi-agency collaboration, working under general supervision to develop and implement initiatives focused on preconception health, prenatal care, interconception care, and other critical population-based fetal and infant mortality reduction strategies.   

Pay Grade: 51 

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education  
 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Three (3) years of experience in public health with one (1) year of experience working in health promotion or education; AND 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, social work, public health administration, or related field; OR 
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience. 
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Overseas health promotion related to the reduction of fetal and infant mortality, i.e., safe sleep education, car seat education, healthy living, etc.  
• Presents oral and written presentations about fetal and infant mortality, including reduction strategies. 
• Facilitates the FIMR Community Action Team recruitment and meetings. 
• Keeps abreast of all related activities and maintains an inventory of local programs from preconception health, prenatal, perinatal, postnatal, and early childhood programs, and their scopes of service. 
• Assists with the implementation of community dialogue, focus groups, and other events designed to foster community engagement. 
• Responsible for carrying out mandatory assigned tasks related to public health emergency preparedness and response, training, and periodic disaster drills. 
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. 
   

KSAs 

• Knowledge of and ability to apply public health concepts and principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.  
• Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of health disparities, institutionalized racism, and other social determinants of health that negatively impact birth outcomes. 
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and agendas, including the ability to translate strategic vision and goals into specific projects. 
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of public, private, and volunteer organizations, agencies, and collaborators. 
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public and co-workers, exercise judgment in evaluating situations, and make evidence-based decisions. 
• Ability to accurately collect, enter, and evaluate data, contribute to sound recommendations, compile information, and prepare technical and non-technical reports with limited supervision.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment with minimal supervision. 
• Proficient in the use of MS Office ® (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and County software application. 

Special Requirements 

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one upon date of employment. 
• Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet county requirements for automobile insurance upon the date of employment. 
• Work will require attendance at meetings and activities on weekends and/or after regular work hours. 
• Work will require travel to locations outside of the office.  
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses throughout the duration of employment. 

Physical Requirements 

• Work will require lifting and transporting materials and supplies to external locations.  

Disclaimer 

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer  

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.