Capacity Development Program Specialist - Hybrid - San Leandro, CA at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In in San Leandro, California

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision of the QIA Director, the Capacity Development Program Specialist leads efforts that contribute to the strength of Alameda County’s local public health infrastructure. The Capacity Development Program Specialist designs, implements and monitors community-based capacity development efforts that promote improved community health outcomes and strengthen the responses to public health hazards and crises. This position has a crucial role in applying population-based approaches that amplify equity as a primary means to achieve community health improvement that is sustained by an ample infrastructure. The Capacity Development Program Specialist is guided by principles of continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, data-to-action, and use of technology that align with Alameda County Public Health Department’s (ACPHD) aim to advance race and health equity through its programs, services, and policy work.

The salary range for this position is $87,001.60 to $113,651.20 annually depending on experience/qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the infrastructure for internal cross-division program communication; evaluate the impact and recommend continuous improvement activities.


• Support the infrastructure for cross-division program communication with external partners; evaluate the impact and recommend continuous improvement activities.


• Partner with the Program Financial Specialist to ensure adequate programmatic and administrative support for community-based organization grant recipients.


• Design and implement capacity building and collective impact activities that strengthen external partnerships; support and coordinate cross-division collaborative activities.


• Partner with the QI Manager to identify, plan, implement, and assess operational QI projects; liaise with each division to share best practices and support administrative and operational course corrections.


• Prepares a variety of correspondence, periodic and special reports, informational publications, program documentation, policies, procedures, and other written materials.


• Create, edit, and prepare electronic and hard copy handbooks, manuals, and related materials as needed.


• Oversee project logistics; schedule meetings; ensure accurate documentation; and order and maintain supplies and equipment.


• Represent ACPHD on various state, regional, and county task forces and committees.


• Recruit and/or coordinate with external vendors to amplify cross-division program


• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS 

• Strong communication skills with an ability to effectively engage and learn from a broad range of stakeholders; and the ability to communicate complex data to various audiences


• Knowledge of frameworks for program evaluation, especially in public health theory and practice or in a related field


• Experience in supporting advocacy campaigns and community engagement efforts


• Experience applying evaluation framework to identify and address inequities


• Experience in developing and using logic models to inform program planning and evaluation activities


• Ability to understand programmatic context and how it impacts planning, implementation, and outcome measurement


• Familiarity with Result-Based Accountability or similar program performance management framework


• Familiarity with basic contract management        

Education/Experience 

• The equivalent to three years of full-time professional-level or supervisory work in the direct delivery of services to clients or the oversight of such services in the program area to which assigned, one year of which must have included program planning and evaluation, or in program administration, contract negotiations, grants management and similar financial services.


• The equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with coursework in business or public administration, a social science or a field related to the program area to which assigned.


• Substitution: Possession of a master’s degree in business, public administration, social science or a related field to the program area to which assigned from an accredited college or university, may be substituted for two years of the required experience. 
  

Certificates/Licenses/Clearances

• Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

• Specified positions may also require licensure or certification in the programmatic area to which assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Stand: Frequently


• Walk: Frequently


• Sit: Frequently


• Handling / Fingering: Occasionally


• Reach Outward: Occasionally


• Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally


• Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend: Occasionally


• Lift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• Push/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbs


• See (Vision): Constantly


• Taste/ Smell: Not Applicable

KEY

• Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions


• Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs/day)


• Frequently = (2+ - 5 hrs/day)


• Constantly = (5+ hrs/day) 
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our organization follows a hybrid workplace environment. This position will require work in-office in San Leandro, CA. Supervisor/leadership will determine hybrid schedule.

Must have functioning internet at remote location.

General office environment, temperature controlled.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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