Public Health Program Specialist

State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 21, 2024
  • Salary: 55,000-63,000 per Year USD
  • Salary Top:63000
  • Full Time
  • Project Management
  • Public Health
  • Job Description

    Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood, Jefferson City MO 65101.

    Why you’ll love this position:

    What’s it like to work at the Center for Local Public Health Services (CLPHS)? Come find out! We are driven by passion, optimism, and the belief that everybody can grow. You will be joining a program committed to a culture of TEAMWORK. This position requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be a strong leader and team player with the ability to establish and maintain good relationships with the local public health agencies. Candidate must be a motivated "self-starter" and have the ability to prioritize work assignments.

    • Provide excellent customer service to Missouri’s 115 local public health agencies (LPHAs) by answering technical questions and providing support regarding the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG), while also assisting them with any other questions they may have during the interaction.
    • Create and maintain technological systems utilized to record grant data collected from LPHAs and other sources based on both internal and external needs.
    • Organize data to generate and disseminate reports to CDC, legislators, and other external partners when requests arise.
    • Possess the capability to read and have an extensive understanding of Missouri statutes, as well as, the Missouri State Code of Regulations, possess the ability to explain and apply them to life situations when necessary.
    • Produce public health trainings and educational content as needs arise based on feedback from LPHAs.
    • Assist in contract management, budget review, monitoring, invoice processing and oversight of the PHIG grant and additional CLPHS contracts.
    • Possess strong analytical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques to assist the CLPHS team, LPHAs, and partners in finding solutions to challenging public health issues .


    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Must be well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, Smartsheet, and PowerPoint
    • Must be able to work with considerable independence performing a wide range of duties to support the Center for Local Public Health Services.
    • Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed).


    Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

    The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • State of Missouri
    • State of Missouri

    Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

    Ensure a strong foundation today.

    Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

     No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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