Public Health Strategist - Waukesha, United States - Waukesha County, WI

Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County, WI
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Waukesha, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Waukesha County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for a talented Public Health Strategist to join its Public Health Division.


Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? At Waukesha County Public Health, we seek individuals who are not just looking for a job but a fulfilling career that allows them to promote the community's health.

We offer exciting benefits, including flexible start times, generous holiday schedules, and regular daytime business hours, allowing you to spend time on what's important outside of work.


Example of Duties:


Under direction, participate in the administration, coordination, and evaluation of public health programs; develop innovative, evidence-based interventions and partnerships to improve population health and strengthen the public health system; assist the division to achieve and maintain Public Health 3.0 standards to improve well-being and population health; facilitate, convene, and lead community groups and coalitions to further public health initiatives; perform other duties as required.


  • Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing of public health policies, procedures, programs, services, and partnerships.
  • Engages in project management activities to ensure the successful execution of public health initiatives, including resource allocation, timeline management, and evaluation of project outcomes.
  • Utilizes data management skills to collect, analyze, and interpret public health data, informing decisionmaking processes and program planning efforts.
  • Participates in the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement plan, including regular and systematic collection, assembly, and analysis of community health data, community health needs, emerging trends, and outcome data.
  • Facilitates and leads groups of stakeholders in collaborative efforts to address public health challenges and achieve shared goals.
  • Actively engages with community groups and coalitions to build support for public health initiatives and foster communitywide involvement in improving population health.
  • Assists in implementing Performance Management and Quality Improvement (PMQI) strategies to continuously evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of public health programs. Collaborates with stakeholders to establish performance metrics, monitor outcomes, and implement quality improvement measures, ensuring the optimization of public health interventions.
  • Researches, analyzes, and evaluates the operation and utilization of department programs and services to address resources, funding, and population needs; evaluates options, makes recommendations, and develops or procures needed data solutions.
  • Contributes to the preparation and presentation of programmatic reports to elected officials, boards, and committees.
  • Provide oversight for student internship projects and public health experiences.
  • Develops, coordinates and may present training to assist all levels of staff to perform their duties more effectively and efficiently.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, officials, governmental agencies, community organizations and the public.
  • Ensures compliance to the policies and procedures of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 regarding protected health information.
  • Participates in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and responding in a county chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological terrorism event or natural disaster.
  • Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Knowledge and Abilities

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of planning and program monitoring and evaluation.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements regarding departmental service programs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the role and function of the department within the community.
  • Considerable knowledge of survey, research, investigation and statistical methods and techniques, and of data mapping.
  • Considerable knowledge of the practice of public information and public relations.
  • Considerable knowledge of the standards, legislation, and policies affecting department programs and services.
  • Considerable knowledge of computer systems and statistical software.
  • Working knowledge of financial principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of budgeting, analytical methods, and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of project management methods and practices, plan development, and implementation.
  • Working knowledge of computerized department program software, Internet access, database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.
  • Ability to utilize word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs.
  • Ability to conduct complex technical research, interviews, and surveys; gather and analyze information, and make appropriate and comprehensive writ
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