Supervisor, Tobacco & Asthma Prevention Program
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services community programming and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation engagement and health equity HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
This is a grant-funded position.
Position Overview:
The Tobacco and Asthma Prevention Program Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and implementation of both the Tobacco/Vaping Prevention & Cessation and Asthma Control programs within Harris County. This role includes delivering evidence-based education to residents coordinating cessation and self-management cohorts and managing key performance indicators. The supervisor is also responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with community stakeholders and partners to support effective program delivery and long-term impact.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Oversee the daily operations of the Tobacco/Vaping Prevention & Cessation and Asthma Control and programs to ensure effective service delivery and program alignment.
- Supervise and support assigned staff through regular feedback mentorship and performance evaluations to maintain high-quality program execution.
- Ensure program goals deadlines and performance standards are met across both tobacco and asthma initiatives.
- Provide evidence-based education on tobacco/vaping prevention & cessation and asthma self-management to individuals and groups in Harris County; document program activities and education provided.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners stakeholders and healthcare providers to enhance program reach and impact.
- Manage monthly quarterly and annual program reports maintaining documentation and programs metrics.
- Assist in budget preparation and maintain fiscal oversight to ensure responsible use of program funding.
- Stay current on research trends and best practices related to tobacco/vaping prevention & cessation and asthma control.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in public health or related field.
Experience: At least one (1) year of relevant experience in community engagement or direct work under public health. At least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Valid Texas Drivers License.
Core Competencies:Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
- Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations.
- Ability to organize material prioritize job tasks make reliable judgments and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data.
- Ability to draw conclusions from data such as lab tests to record this information accurately in patients record and to notify the medical providers when deviations occur.
Organizational Leadership- Understands the organizational mission.
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity diversity inclusion and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect.
- Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner.
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
- Uses sound judgment.
- Self-motivated.
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
- Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time Grant-Funded position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be willing to flex work hours when required including weekends. Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
Work Environment: This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This is a largely active role; some duties may require the ability to life up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
- Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care - 7457 Harwin Dr Houston TX 77036.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
