ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator



ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR - Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator

Salary

$58,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

28283

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

PHB - HIV/STD/Viral

Opening Date

04/25/2022

Closing Date

5/25/2022 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW


Applications Accepted From: 
All Persons Interested

Division: Disease Prevention and Control
Section: HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM*              
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department is actively searching for a skilled individual to perform comprehensive planning and analyses for the Bureau of HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention. This position reports to the HIV Program Manager and will coordinate viral hepatitis prevention programs within Houston and Harris County. 

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the development of a viral hepatitis elimination plan in collaboration with community stake holders.
  • Coordinate the Viral Hepatitis Elimination Technical Advisory Committee to assist in the development of goals, objectives, priority populations, logical models, and actions plans.
  • Develops planning methods for expanding health services in the community.
    Plans and develops procedures for collecting and using demographic and vital statistical data.
  • Assists with the development and tracking progress of program goals and objectives.
  • Interprets health data into relevant communication health materials for various audiences, including leadership, staff, providers, consumers, and general public.
    Develops evaluation techniques to be used in planning various types of health services.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with providers of services, consumer services and other planning activities.
  • Develops and presents health education information to community partners and organizations through training sessions, community meetings, and special events
    Applies qualitative research techniques, health planning models, and evaluation frameworks in planning various types of health service and health promotion activities.
  • Assists in programmatic strategic planning including in the development of goals, objectives, milestones and performance metrics.
  • Serves as the HHD liaison to the Houston Viral Hepatitis Task Force.
  • Work collaboratively with Bureau leadership in the facilitation of prevention task forces, community advisory groups and other community engagement efforts.

WORKING CONDITIONS     
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Five (5) years of administrative experience are required.
 
Professional administrative experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
 
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None.

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

• Working knowledge of Viral Hepatitis and HIV (history, epidemiological profile, transmission, prevention, treatment, sociopolitical issues)
• Demonstrated experience working in the Viral Hepatitis prevention, care and/or treatment field
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working with professional and clinical staff
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work comfortably with communities highly impacted by Hepatitis and HIV, including but not limited to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, people who inject drugs, etc.



 

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILSS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test
 
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION        Yes
This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
 
SALARY INFORMATION   GRANT FUNDED POSITION
Grants & Special fund positions are dependent upon continued available funds.  If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred.  Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 24
                                                                  
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
 
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4632.
 
If you need special services or accommodations, 832-393-4632 (TTY 7-1-1)
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
 
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 
 
EEO Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

 

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
02
What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
  • High School diploma/GED
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • None of the above
03
How many years of professional administrative experience do you have?
  • Up to 1 year
  • 1 to 2 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 5 to 6 years
  • 7 to 8 years
  • 9 or more years
  • No experience
04
Please indicate your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a Worksheet, creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail.
  • INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort and filter merges, reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message.
  • ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.
  • EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars.
  • No Experience
05
Describe your academic, training or professional experience related to community health planning, surveillance systems and data analysis. (Check all that applies)
  • I have experience participating in community health assessments and developing community health profiles
  • I have experience participating in community health improvement planning and developing community health indicators
  • I have experience participating in community preparedness and response and mobilization
  • I have completed a degree and additional training related to community health planning and data analysis
  • I have no experience or academic training in this area
06
Please indicate your level of proficiency with advanced statistical analysis packages.
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Expert
  • None of the above
07
Do you have the ability to work comfortably with communities highly impacted by HIV including but not limited to LGBTQ individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, people who inject drugs, etc.?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have a working knowledge of Viral Hepatitis (history, epidemiological profile, transmission, prevention, treatment, sociopolitical issues)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Houston
Address
901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002