Program Specialist, Whole Person Health

Job Title: Program Specialist Whole Person Health

Location: Bethesda MD
Reports To: Director Whole Person Health
FLSA Status: Exempt

About NACHC:

Founded in 1971 the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) serves as the leading voice for Americas Health Centers and the people and communities they serve. NACHC works to promote the provision of high-quality affordable community-based health care to everyone particularly to underserved populations.

Position Summary:

The Program Specialist Whole Person Health supports the administration coordination and reporting of projects related to non-clinical health factors the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-being and population health. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers Deputy Directors and Directors across NACHCs Community Health functional area to ensure the effective implementation of projects and alignment with organizational priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Implementation Support:

o Assist with integrating the Whole Person Health frameworks (including but limited to Food is Medicine Hypertension and Maternal/Child Health) into NACHC programs by gathering information coordinating activities and supporting follow-up.

o Help compile and maintain examples of Whole Person Health initiatives from CHCs for use in blogs newsletters and social media.

o Contribute to the development of toolkits resource guides and other materials showcasing best practices in addressing non-clinical factors of health.

o Maintain organized files and records for contracts project activities and communications.

Training Event and Technical Assistance Support

o Provide logistical and administrative support for trainings webinars conferences and other learning events including invitations registration contracting and participant communications.

o Assist with the preparation of agendas materials and presentations.

o Coordinate follow-up activities including distributing notes summaries and resources.

Stakeholder Engagement Support

o Maintain stakeholder contact lists and track communications.

o Schedule and coordinate meetings with internal and external partners including agenda preparation and note-taking.

o Draft and distribute stakeholder updates summaries and reports.

o Work collaboratively with other functional areas and teams to maintain accurate up-to-date registries within iMIS and on other platforms including Stories from the Field.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant field such as public health or healthcare administration.
• Project coordination and management training or certification is a plus but not required.
• Any specialized certifications or training in social drivers of health (SDOH) or health equity is a plus but not required.

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic understanding of non-clinical factors of health the Vital Conditions Framework strategies/approaches to address upstream factors to improve community health and well-being.
• Experience working in a health care public health or community-based organization environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple tasks manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally including summarizing information and creating concise materials.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment and taking direction from multiple supervisors.
• Willingness to learn new concepts tools and processes related to Whole Person Health and project coordination.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
• Experience using project coordination or tracking tools (e.g. Asana Smartsheet iMIS Docebo).
• Ability to learn new software and online platforms quickly.
• Ability to collect analyze interpret and visualize data to measure impact
• Ability to manage a network of subject matter experts and faculty
• Ability to contribute to and help build a high-functioning team
• Ability to manage business operations
• Ability to manage change
• Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

• Work effectively with colleagues partners and stakeholders through email phone and virtual platforms.
• Comfortable taking meeting notes drafting summaries and following up on assigned action items.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences with sensitivity and cultural competence.

Physical Demands:

10% travel

Why Join NACHC

At NACHC youll be part of a dedicated and collaborative team working to improve the health and well-being of communities nationwide. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth in a purpose-driven organization.

Salary: $65000-$75000

Work Location: Position eligible for remote work with attendance at required in-person meetings and events.