Save Our Sight Consultant (Public Health Consultant - PN 20014132) at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Health, Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking, Budgeting, Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Database Administration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

What You'll Do: The Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health is looking to fill a Public Health Consultant position to lead initiatives that promote early detection of vision disorders, supports community health education and strengthen public health partnerships across the state. Duties include: Program Leadership & Community Engagement: Serve as a consultant for the Save Our Sight (SOS) program, promoting health vision and eye safety for Ohio's children. Conduct public health training and education for local agencies and communities. Promote SOS initiative through outreach, presentations, and collaboration. Collaboration and Technical Support: Facilitate partnerships with schools, healthcare providers and community organizers. Provide guidance and training to staff and stakeholders. Participate in state-level planning committees and contribute to public health initiatives. Identify community health risks and service needs using tools like Ohio Disease Reporting System and Grant Management Information System. Provide technical assistance to local health agencies and community partners to improve vision outcomes. Policy and Program Development: Assist in developing public health policies, regulations, and program objectives. Track health objectives and evaluate intervention strategies. Create health education materials and coordinate health promotion activities. Grant and Contract Management: Prepare and review grant applications, budgets and funding proposals. Monitor spending, evaluate program effectiveness, and manage service contracts. Recommend funding decisions and write conditions for grant funding. Research and Strategic Planning: Conduct research and draft strategic documents, reports, and publications. Collect and analyze program data to support decision-making. Stay current on public health trends and legislative changes through training and conferences. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires travel Position Qualifications: 6 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) AND completion of graduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation. Or 18 mos. exp. in providing direct service &/or consultation in a public health, community health, hospital &/or clinic setting (e.g., program evaluations, working with grants, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating, working collaboratively with coalitions or groups) AND completion of undergraduate core coursework in public health, health care, health administration or related field AND must be able to provide own transportation. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Additional Qualifications: Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: Graduate or advanced degree in public health, health care or health administration. Experience working with local health departments or funding partners. Experience with vision health education, vision preservation or prevention work. Experience working as a public health consultant/ community outreach coordinator/ public health education specialist. Experience working with database software (e.g., GMIS, Access, Excel, ODRS). Experience developing and presenting training and/or workshops. Experience in creating educational materials (e.g., brochures, pamphlets, posters). Experience monitoring grant activities and program outcomes. All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record Job Skills: Public Health Technical Skills: Budgeting, Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Program Management, Database Administration Professional Skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Strategic Thinking Educational Transcript Requirements: Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Responsibilities

The Save Our Sight Consultant will lead initiatives to promote early detection of vision disorders and support community health education. Responsibilities include conducting training, facilitating partnerships, and developing public health policies.