External Partnerships And Special Projects Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) - 61110813

Job Responsibilities

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Identifies, research, and tracks health equity activities of external partners and community-based organizations that address the social determinants of health that influence health outcomes and health equity opportunities for vulnerable, under-served, and special populations.

Develops partnerships and manages communication efforts with internal and external stakeholders to build health equity capacity across the organization. Represents the Office of Health Equity & Inclusion (HE&I) through regular attendance in internal and external statewide meetings to share healthy equity best practices, strategies, and resources.

Supports the Multicultural Health Program Manager in identifying and researching ethnic and culturally diverse populations in South Carolina. Assists with collecting, tracking, and managing population health data on identified populations. Assist in developing and coordinating HE&I multicultural health initiatives.

Collaborates and assists multi-disciplinary teams on existing and new public health programs to improve health equity outcomes for SC communities experiencing disparate health impacts. Provide programs insight on health equity, social determinants of health, and cultural diversity and inclusion.

Coordinate and manage special projects, assignments and activities; collect, compile, analyze and monitor progress; present findings to leadership and community partners, identify alternatives and make recommendations.

Maintains and disseminates HE&I or agency communications that impact external organizations, community leaders, and stakeholder to build partnerships, garner support, and coordinate initiatives aims at promoting health equity and inclusion.

Develops mechanisms to track, store and report identified health equity trends, qualitative data, and internal partner's program activities. Manages Excel and/or SharePoint reporting and communicate project status by written or oral reports and presentations to stakeholders, supervisor, and agency executive leadership. Other duties as assigned

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one (1) year of professional experience in public health, public administration, or related field. Experience with overseeing and implementing program and administrative activities, and community engagement/outreach experience. Experience with identifying data sources and collecting and managing qualitative data.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's

Office of Health Equity & Inclusion/Chief of Staff's Office. The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.