Supervising Health Information Specialist-23484212

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

SUPERVISING HEALTH INFORMATION SPECIALIST

Interviews will take place starting February 9, 2024.

Job Offer will be made the week of February 23. 2024.

Per County Rules, this position is eligible for appointment at Step 1, $73,964.80. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.

Do you have experience in developing materials, designing reports and brochures, coordinating campaigns, public relations and promotional marketing related to public health and health information, and maintaining websites and collaboration platforms? If so, this may be your opportunity to join our team.

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has an immediate need to fill a vacancy for Supervising Health Information Specialist. The incumbent will organize, coordinate, train, and be able to supervise public health information and support services staff across a department providing health, safely and/or wellness information services.

The current opening is in the Public Health Services Department, Maternal, Child, and Family Health Services (MCFHS) Branch located at 5469 Kearny Villa Rd, San Diego, with some assignments performed virtually (hybrid schedule). The Supervising Health Information Specialist (SHIS) will play a key role in branch wide health information activities to support multiple MCFHS programs. The SHIS will provide oversight and coordination of various communication methodologies and multimedia platforms.

This position will be responsible for supervising and implementing the development of outreach campaigns, health education materials, newsletters, articles, press releases, announcements, and other forms of communication. The incumbent must maintain consistency and alignment with key public health and Countywide messages and branding, including the County's Live Well San Diego vision here.

For a complete description of the Supervising Health Information Specialist classification that includes essential functions, working conditions, essential physical characteristics, etc., please click here.

While the current opening is in the department of Public Health Services, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings in other divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in journalism, English, public health or related discipline, AND, four (4) years of full-time experience in a public/community health program developing and writing printed materials and press releases for use in print and electronic media.

Note: A master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in journalism, English, public health or other discipline stressing health or writing skill can substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

Interviews and Hiring Process

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process: The week of February 26, 2024.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current employees may be exempt from this process.

Evaluation

Any candidate selected for an interview will be asked to provide a portfolio of their work to showcase their skills and abilities. The portfolio should include reports, brochures, and any other campaign or promotional materials.

Qualified applicants will be placed on asix (6) monthemployment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Note:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

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