Project Administrator Job at Wake County Government
What You'll Be Doing
The Project Administrator for HealthLit4Wake, will be supported through the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health grant entitled Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19.
This position will report to the COVID-19 Community Outreach and Engagement Manager/Project Administrator and will carry out the expectations of this Initiative. This position will manage a team that works to support stakeholder engagement, partnership management, health literacy messaging, and seed-funding to address COVID-19 health literacy. In doing so, this role provides complex project management, development, and evaluation for senior management?that results in measurable outcomes for Wake County Health Human Services programs and community partners. The successful applicant will have a track record demonstrating their ability to effectively partner with multiple sectors and manage complex projects involving public health, race and health equity, and health literacy.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Project Manager, under the leadership of the COVID-19 Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, manage a project coordinator for diversity and equity, a communications consultant and a program assistant
Create and implement a comprehensive workplan for this award and be well-versed in the implementation of OMH awards
Manage the day-to-day operations of the HealthLit4Wake project
Develop strategy for implementing seed-funding awards, in conjunction with the project team and community partners
Provide guidance to project team on the development of monitoring and evaluation plans, as well as other reporting requirements for the award
Note: This is a 2 year grant funded position.
NOTE: Wake County Health Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Health Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that includes social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission is, in partnership with the community, will facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services is engaged in several special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the federal or state level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree
Two years of job-related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field year of relevant professional experience
Subject-matter expertise on the following topics: health literacy, implicit bias, racism, and COVID-19 is strongly preferred
Skilled in group facilitation and strategic planning
Demonstrated capacity and ability to manage start-up initiatives and determination to achieve outcomes
Sensitive to the interests of diverse community members, stakeholder groups, strategic partners, elected officials, and colleagues
Understanding of DHHS awards or other USD funding
Commitment to and connection with Wake County communities who experience inequities
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Demonstrated professional background in health and ability to develop plans that address health disparities
Knowledge of COVID-19 and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of service evaluation and data collection
Experience working with a culturally diverse population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage flexible project and staff schedules
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $52,385 - $70,721 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/23/2023
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The Project Administrator for HealthLit4Wake, will be supported through the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health grant entitled Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Responses to COVID-19.
This position will report to the COVID-19 Community Outreach and Engagement Manager/Project Administrator and will carry out the expectations of this Initiative. This position will manage a team that works to support stakeholder engagement, partnership management, health literacy messaging, and seed-funding to address COVID-19 health literacy. In doing so, this role provides complex project management, development, and evaluation for senior management?that results in measurable outcomes for Wake County Health Human Services programs and community partners. The successful applicant will have a track record demonstrating their ability to effectively partner with multiple sectors and manage complex projects involving public health, race and health equity, and health literacy.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Project Manager, under the leadership of the COVID-19 Community Outreach and Engagement Manager, manage a project coordinator for diversity and equity, a communications consultant and a program assistant
Create and implement a comprehensive workplan for this award and be well-versed in the implementation of OMH awards
Manage the day-to-day operations of the HealthLit4Wake project
Develop strategy for implementing seed-funding awards, in conjunction with the project team and community partners
Provide guidance to project team on the development of monitoring and evaluation plans, as well as other reporting requirements for the award
Note: This is a 2 year grant funded position.
NOTE: Wake County Health Human Services employees are required to be in their current role for a minimum of one (1) year to be eligible to apply for another Health Human Services position. Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) you will rescind your application for any other positions within Wake County Health Human Services, (ii) after accepting your position with Wake County Human Services you must remain in your role for one (1) year before you are eligible to apply for another position within Wake County Health Human Services, (iii) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (iv) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.
About Our Team
Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that includes social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission is, in partnership with the community, will facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services is engaged in several special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the federal or state level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelor's degree
Two years of job-related experience
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field year of relevant professional experience
Subject-matter expertise on the following topics: health literacy, implicit bias, racism, and COVID-19 is strongly preferred
Skilled in group facilitation and strategic planning
Demonstrated capacity and ability to manage start-up initiatives and determination to achieve outcomes
Sensitive to the interests of diverse community members, stakeholder groups, strategic partners, elected officials, and colleagues
Understanding of DHHS awards or other USD funding
Commitment to and connection with Wake County communities who experience inequities
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Demonstrated professional background in health and ability to develop plans that address health disparities
Knowledge of COVID-19 and mitigation strategies
Knowledge of service evaluation and data collection
Experience working with a culturally diverse population
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage flexible project and staff schedules
About This Position
Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range: $52,385 - $70,721 Commensurate with Experience
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/23/2023
Please Note :
blog.nvalabs.org is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, blog.nvalabs.org provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.