Jobs
>
Memphis

    public health coordinator - Memphis, TN , USA, United States - Shelby County, TN

    Shelby County, TN
    Shelby County, TN Memphis, TN , USA, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Position Summary


    Works with management and key community stakeholders to coordinate, respond, and improve health outcomes related to the opioid epidemic in Shelby County.

    Works collaboratively across agencies to provide leadership to drive improvement in health outcomes and reduction of health inequities.

    Pay Grade: 51

    Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

    Minimum Qualifications

    100% -•Three (3) years of experience in public health, health promotion or education; and


    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, health promotion or closely related field; or
    • An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
    • Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.
    Duties and Responsibilities


    • Assists in building and strengthening a community-based network to reduce opioid use disorder in Shelby County.
    • Facilitates and maintains partnerships with community stakeholders to execute the Shelby County Opioid Response Task Force Plan.
    • Facilitates Shelby County Opioid Response Task Force workgroups to achieve defined objectives and identify causes and solutions to opioid addiction.
    • Builds community awareness and support through promotion, media, Shelby County Opioid Speakers presentations, informational materials, talking points, and curricula.
    • Leads, coordinates, and ensures effective implementation of outreach events such as

    START:
    Strategic Team Accessing Recovery Treatment.


    • Provides harm reduction and resource information for treatment of substance use disorder.
    • Partners with the health department's Epidemiology Section to conduct data collection, analysis, and reporting.
    • Evaluates interventions to determine effectiveness and efficiency and measures key metrics of success for determining outcomes.
    • Collects and analyzes data in order to complete deliverables and reports.
    • Assists in the development of comprehensive plans to address public health issues, such as opioid use disorder, youth violence, domestic violence, mental health, stigma, etc.
    • Identifies and works with community stakeholders such as residents, schools, universities, neighborhood associations, professional organizations, churches, and community based agencies to inform and engage their participation.
    • Attends meetings and community events to promote awareness of opioids.
    • Carries out mandatory assigned tasks related to public health emergency preparedness response, training, and periodic disaster drills.
    • Performs other related duties as required or directed.
    KSA's

    KSAs -•Effective written and verbal communication skills, including strong public speaking skills.


    • Knowledge of community resources including the organization of community health care systems and the local public health system.
    • Knowledge of health principles to communicate with diverse audiences.
    • Ability to maintain good working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
    • Ability to develop program goals and objectives and work independently and within a team to achieve those goals and objectives.
    • Ability to prioritize work, Problem-solving and decision making in the face of competing priorities.
    • Ability to facilitate change (behavioral and cultural) in organizations communities and individuals.
    • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
    • Ability to interpret epidemiological data, prepare detailed reports and work plans.
    • Proficient in current social media platforms (e.g., Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc.).
    • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and social media platforms, and other County software applications.
    Physical Requirements

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

    Special Requirements


    • Must possess a valid Tennessee driver license or secure one upon date of employment.
    • Must have daily access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon 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.
    • Work may require travel outside of the County upon notification.
    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, TN

    Public Health Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Shelby County, TN Memphis, United States

    Position Summary · This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. · The primary function of this position is to inform, educate and empower people about healthy lifestyles. The Health Promotion Coordinator, plans, develops, implements, and ev ...

  • Shelby County, TN

    Public Health Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Shelby County, TN Memphis, United States

    Position Summary · This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor. · Works under the supervision of the Program & Quality Manager of the Ryan White Program. Supports all aspects of HIV/AIDS care and prevention training for subrecipients. Initi ...

  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    4 days ago

    Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Memphis, United States

    Summary · Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsibilities P ...

  • Baptist Memorial

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    1 week ago

    Baptist Memorial Memphis, United States

    Summary · Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsibilities · ...

  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    2 weeks ago

    Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Memphis, United States

    Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. Resp Health, Oncology, Surgical, C ...

  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    2 days ago

    Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Memphis, United States

    Summary · Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsibilities P ...

  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    3 weeks ago

    Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Memphis, United States

    Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. Resp Health, ICU, Coordinator, Hea ...

  • Baptist Memorial

    Health Unit Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Baptist Memorial Memphis, United States

    Summary Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities + Performs ...

  • Baptist Memorial

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    6 days ago

    Baptist Memorial Memphis, United States

    Summary · Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsibilities · ...

  • Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation

    Coordinator-Health Unit

    3 weeks ago

    Baptist Memorial Healthcare Corporation Memphis, United States

    Summary · Functions under the direction of licensed nursing personnel to coordinate non-clinical tasks, including: transcription of doctor's orders, maintaining the patient chart and utilization of communication devices. Performs other duties as assigned. · Responsibilities P ...

  • Kruger Products | Produits Kruger

    Health and Safety Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Kruger Products | Produits Kruger Memphis, United States

    At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America's most popular tissue brands - Cashmere, Purex, Scotties', SpongeTowels, White Cloud, as well as products for use away from home. We always want to do better for our customers and our w ...

  • The Tennessee Board of Regents

    Part-Time: Health Project Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    The Tennessee Board of Regents Memphis, United States Part time

    Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs. · We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the ...

  • Insight Global

    Program Coordinator, Public Health Registry

    1 week ago

    Insight Global Memphis, United States

    One of our large Memphis based clients is seeking a direct hire Program Coordinator to support their Registry Program team. This position will · focus on the design, coordination, and implementation of registry projects spanning from epidemiologic analyses to quality improvement ...

  • Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis

    RN Case Manager FT Days

    2 weeks ago

    Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis Memphis, United States Full time

    St. Francis Hospital Memphis · Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of terti ...

  • Homechoice Health Services

    RN Registered Nurse 7On/7Off Shift

    2 weeks ago

    Homechoice Health Services Memphis, United States Full time

    We are hiring for a Registered Nurse for the 7 On/7 Off shift. · At Homechoice Health Services, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and ...

  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

    RN - Behavioral Health - North - Full Time - Nights Job

    2 weeks ago

    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Memphis, United States Full time

    Title: RN - Behavioral Health - North - Full Time - Nights Job · Date: Apr 25, 2024 · Facility: North · Summary · Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, be ...

  • Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett

    Nursing Director FT Days

    12 hours ago

    Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett Memphis, United States Full time

    St. Francis Hospital Bartlett · Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett is a 196-bed hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Bartlett has the expertise to deliver quality care in a variet ...

  • Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis

    RN Market Float Pool FT Nights

    2 weeks ago

    Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis Memphis, United States Full time

    St. Francis Hospital Memphis · Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of terti ...

  • Fresenius Medical Care

    Master Social Worker

    20 hours ago

    Fresenius Medical Care Memphis, United States Full time

    PURPOSE AND SCOPE: · Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to ...

  • Fresenius Medical Care

    Dialysis Facility Master Social Worker

    2 days ago

    Fresenius Medical Care Memphis, United States Part time

    POSITION FEATURES: · Per Diem position: As needed hours. · PURPOSE AND SCOPE: · Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of ...