Health Program Specialist - Idaho Comprehensive Cancer Control Program
We are seeking a limited-service full-time Health Program Specialist for the Idaho Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (ICCCP). This position is located in the Division of Public Health in the Bureau of Community Health in Boise, ID and is eligible for telecommuting. This position is based out of the Central Office in downtown Boise, Idaho. Applicants may choose to work from the office in Boise or apply to telework. If telecommuting is requested and approved, applicants may be required on occasion to work in the office or attend in-person meetings and/or trainings.
Applicants should have strong oral and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, proven project and time management skills, and strong public health evaluation experience. This position may require some in-state and out-of-state travel to facilitate local and statewide meetings, trainings, and conduct site visits. The position requires an individual with skillful facilitation, relationship, and partnership-building skills.
BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION
We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
- excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.00/month for dental
- generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
- 11 paid holidays a year
- paid parental leave
- multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
- basic life insurance for employee and family
- employee covered at one times annual salary
- spouse covered at $10,000
- child covered at $5,000
- wellness programs
- ongoing training opportunities
- an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
- and more!
Our generous benefits package increases the total compensation of a full-time (benefits eligible) Health Program Specialist making $29.75/hour to an estimated $42.16/hour.
This is a limited-service position. Length of limited-service appointments are determined by the availability of funds such as grants, alternative funding sources and/or timeframes such as pilot projects, alternative funding sources or program termination.
This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy only. If you have previously applied for Health Program Specialist and wish to be considered, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.
Example of Duties
- Assist with development of federal grant applications.
- Assist with development of program priorities, policies, and procedures in accordance with program, partner, community, and department needs.
- Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate ICCCP activities.
- Collaborate with public health partners to support cancer prevention and screening in Idaho.
- Develop and monitor subgrants and contracts to reflect federal program requirements and to ensure that authorized activities, responsibilities, and deliverables are met.
- Assist with preparation of progress and evaluations reports for federal funders, including data collection and analysis.
- Assess program budget needs and prepare and justify annual budget request in coordination with the program manager.
- Coordinate, plan, and execute coalition activities with the Comprehensive Cancer Alliance of Idaho.
- Maintain and develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and community organizations to support cancer control efforts in Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications
You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to pass the exam for this position. Click on the Questions tab associated with this announcement for the details regarding minimum qualification requirements. The Supplemental Questions on the application are the exam questions. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your answers. Failure to do this may result in not passing the exam and disqualify you from being considered for this position.
- Some knowledge of public health practices.
- Some knowledge of survey methodology and statistical procedures used to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Experience managing projects.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXTRA CREDIT:
Below are additional qualifications. They are not required, however, having the minimum qualifications and the education and/or experience below will increase your score. Please answer each item below with enough detail to determine you meet each requirement to receive extra credit.
- Knowledge of cancer prevention and control strategies. Gained by at least one year of experience working in cancer prevention and control.
- Experience with health-related contracts and/or subgrants. Gained by one year of demonstrated work experience.
- Experience working with community and/or statewide coalitions. Gained by one year of educational or work experience.
- Experience developing and managing public health projects. Gained by one year of educational or work experience.
- Experience providing health program consultation to organizations. Gained by one year of educational or work experience.
EEO/AA/Veteran
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.