Mobile Health Expansion Coordinator at Harris County

Position Description If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.Position Overview:Under the supervision of the Associate Director the Office of Communications Education and Engagement (OCEE) the Mobile Health Expansion Coordinator oversees the planning and execution of large scale community events for the Departments mobile programs. This individual ensures all tasks related to an event is taken care of from start to finish including idea conception pre-planning day-of logistics and post event evaluation. Responsibilities include scouting locations coordinating with division/offices communicating with partners managing vendor relationships and partner communications and overseeing budgets if applicable.Duties & Responsibilities:Coordinate with internal staff speakers and/or external partners/vendors to establish the requirements for an event and serve as liaison to HCPH leaders and participating Precinct staff throughout the planning process.Locate resources visit sites and lead pre-event meetings to help plan and make decisions about event design.Plan and facilitate logistics for all events including but not limited to contract negotiations guest lists venue preparation presentation materials security catering entertainment transportation equipment decor and marketing materials.Oversee guest experiences from conception through post-event review; manage on-site preparations production and event breakdown; and ensure consistent high-level service throughout all phases.Hold regular meetings with internal/external stakeholders and routine project status meetings with project team leaders.Build and maintain a comprehensive database of industry contacts vendors and venues.Plans coordinates and compiles materials including work plans budgets and proposal narratives in accordance with county protocols for leadership and other county departments.Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the success of mobile events and provide recommendations for improvement using data.Other duties as assigned including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or email This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.RequirementsEducation:Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in event management communications or related discipline.Experience:At least two (2) years of experience in public health public service or a closely related field.At least two (2) years of experience in event coordination or community planning/organizing.Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).Thorough knowledge of best practices in public relations communications risk communication mass media communication techniques etc.Understand how to use and implement social media campaigns.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders community partners and the media.Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.Ability to work well with public and staff members.Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process.Core Competencies:Organizational LeadershipUnderstands the organizational mission.Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.CollaborationContributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.Ability to adapt to changeInterpersonal Abilities/Personal CharacteristicsTreats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.Uses sound judgment.Self-motivated.Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.CommunicationCommunicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesExperience:At least three (3) years of experience in public health public service or a closely related field.At least one (1) year of experience working under the principles and practices of project management.General InformationPosition Type and Typical Hours of Work:This is a Regular - Full-time position.Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.Other days and hours as necessary.Work Environment:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical Demands:This is a largely sedentary role; however some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. Work Location:Harris County Public Health: Office of Communications Education & Engagement - 1111 Fannin St. Houston Texas. 77002.Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.Required Experience:IC Key Skills EMR Systems,Employee Relations,Typing,Patient Care,Clerical Experience,HIPAA,Computer Skills,EMT Experience,Medical Terminology,Transcription,Epic,Phone Etiquette Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1