Project Manager, CHVPS

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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.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff partners and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles ensuring we remain trustworthy accountable and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives listening intentionally and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health reduce disparities and create meaningful measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams disciplines organizations and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

• Develop coordinate and manage project plans timelines milestones deliverables and resource requirements to support CHVPS strategic priorities and program initiatives.
• Coordinate assignments roles responsibilities and activities among cross-functional project teams including HCPH divisions County departments external agencies and community partners.
• Monitor project progress timelines deliverables and dependencies; identify risks and implementation barriers; and coordinate corrective actions to ensure timely completion of project objectives.
• Internalizes project knowledge and facilitates the distribution of knowledge across the entire project team.
• Facilitate project meetings maintain effective communication among internal and external stakeholders document decisions and coordinate follow-up actions to support alignment and accountability.
• Maintain accurate project records status reports action logs and other documentation; compile and communicate project updates accomplishments risks and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure project data (quantitative and qualitative) is accurately and confidentially obtained tracked analyzed and compiled as well as easy to reproduce and present.
• Manage assigned projects across CHVPS initiatives support alignment with organizational priorities and develop project plans presentations and executive-level summaries to inform planning and decision-making.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned including special projects and responsibilities related to public health emergencies and emergency response activities.

Education:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college.
  

• 1 year of experience in public health public service or a closely related field.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to assess problems and identify solutions in a proactive and collaborative manner.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of project management with a background on strategic program initiatives.
• Ability to develop and deliver well-crafted and engaging presentations.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with persons groups and organizations across a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to organize and work independently on time-sensitive projects.
• Ability to solve a variety of complex problems in the absence of technical guidelines and when creative thinking is required.

Core Competencies:

Education:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college.
  

• 3 years of experience in public health public service or a closely related field.
  

• PMP - Project Management Professional.
  

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  
• May require periodic overnight travel and long hours/overtime during emergencies/disasters.

• Work environment is typically in an office environment but may require infrequent travel and interaction with the community at public events.

• This is a largely sedentary role; however some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• 1111 Fannin St