AzPHA Job Bank

Non-Profit Business Manager for California PHA - North

2008-07-10T11:17:00.000-07:00

Reply to: office@cphan.org
Date: 2008-07-09, 3:26PM PDT
The California Public Health Association -- North, an established California non-profit association affiliated with the American Public Health Association, is looking for a part-time, contracted Business/Association Manager. Hours will vary but are expected to average 10 hours per week, with some heavier time demands around specific events. Our offices are located at Oakland City Center but most work can/will be done from your house/office; some will be done on-site at events. For full details -- go to www.cphan.org -- and see the "CPHAN seeks..." for a description of tasks, required skills, and application requirements.
Compensation: depending on experience
Telecommuting is ok.
This is a part-time job.
This is a contract job.
This is at a non-profit organization.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Phone calls about this job are ok.
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.PostingID: 748809336

Public Health Nutritionist II - ADHS

2008-07-03T12:43:00.000-07:00

PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST II
Division of Public Health Services/Public Health Prevention Services

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Location: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Grade: 21
Class Code: ACV77521
Requisition #: DHSRXM43995
Salary Range: $39,983-54,069
Issue Date: July 3, 2008
Apply By: July 11, 2008

The Position: Is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating statewide nutrition education programs for the Arizona Nutrition Network. Develops procedures and standards for materials and methods of nutrition education provided by the USDA Food stamp Nutrition Education an Food Stamp offices, by AHCCCS providers, and in approved retail grocery stores. Review, select, and develop nutrition education protocols for statewide use, and write nutrition education messages for statewide distribution and social marketing campaigns. Performs management evaluation and quality assurance site visits; provide on-site consultation, technical assistance and training; and evaluate Federal and State programs to determine compliance with standards and continued eligibility for public funding. Performs other duties as related.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of Nutrition Programs; understanding and implementation of local, state and federal laws and regulations for nutrition and health care as related to Federal and State Nutrition programs. Knowledge of the components of a larger-scale nutrition education program; knowledge of current concepts in effective nutrition and health delivery programs; theories and practical application of program planning design and implementation as related to Nutrition Programs; Skills in computer programs; word processing, spreadsheets, data bases, and presentation; analytical decision making; communication; social marketing; evaluation of population based nutrition programs. Ability to demonstrate written and verbal fluency in Spanish is preferred. Requires degree in Nutrition or in Public Health with an emphasis in nutrition plus an internship approved by the American Dietetic Association is most likely route to acquiring needed KSAs. Must meet credential requirements of the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) to be a Registered Dietitian.

To Apply for DHS jobs you must apply on-line, go to www.azstatejobs.gov, click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered in this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, Az for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources office at 602 542-1085.

The Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation(s) during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 542-1085 by the "APPLY BY" date of this announcement to request an accommodation(s) or an alternative format for this announcement.
AHS1551AAN

Health Care Planner - Maricopa County

2008-06-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

Legal Advertisement – Serial # PH RFP 09-002, Health Care Planner

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) hereby solicits responses from qualified individuals or organizations to oversee the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Health and Human Services (HHS) grant deliverables addressing public health, emergency preparedness, and surge capacity issues at hospitals and other community healthcare providers. Full details and a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) can be found at http://www.maricopa.gov/materials/advbd/pub_health.asp or by contacting Cheryl Rentscheler, Procurement Officer @ (602) 506-6886.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest describing qualifications and past experience providing the same or similar service, three references, and all attachments contained in the above noted RFP to the following address: Cheryl Rentscheler, Procurement Officer, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, 4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400, Phoenix, Arizona, 85012.

To be considered for this solicitation, the documents listed above must be in the possession of the Public Health Department no later than 2:00pm on July 18, 2008.

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. This announcement does not commit Maricopa County to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred by applicants. Maricopa County reserves the right to accept or reject, in whole or in part, all applications submitted and/or to cancel this solicitation. Any contract awarded shall be based upon the applicant most advantageous to Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Any contract awarded is subject to the availability of funds.

Cheryl Rentscheler
Maricopa County Public Health
4041 N. Central Avenue, #1400
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 506-6886 phone
(602) 506-6885 fax
(602) 525-5147 cell
cherylrentscheler@mail.maricopa.gov

Director-Community Prevention & Education&Outreach -Tucson

2008-06-19T04:54:00.000-07:00

A not for profit leader in Arizona seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its Director of Community Prevention Education and Outreach.
The successful candidate will provide administrative oversight of the Community Prevention, Education & Outreach program, including personnel, budgets, and outcomes.
Competitive salary and benefits package available. Currently, the Department offers:
prevention education on the issue of sexual violence to youth grades 6-12, and their parents;
training to teachers and other professionals throughout Southern Arizona;
social marketing and awareness campaigns; and,
other activities that serve to change individual behaviors and community norms related to sexual violence.
If you are interested in working for a progressive and fast paced nonprofit organization that has a diverse team of dedicated and enthusiastic professionals, forward a letter of interest, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references to:
Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault1600 N. Country Club Rd.Tucson, AZ 85716Attn: Audrey Ching
Or emailpostmaster@sacasa.orgPlease put "Prevention Job Opening" in the subject line

Please see full job description on our website: http://www.sacasa.org/openpositions.htm#ce

Coordinated School Health Specialist - ADE

2008-06-10T08:57:00.000-07:00

The Arizona Department of Education School Health and Nutrition Programs isseeking a Coordinated School Health Specialist. If you or anyone you knoware interested in shaping the future of Coordinated School Health inArizona's schools, please apply at www.azstatejobs.gov (search "edu")Position closes June 5, 2008 so hurry to apply!

Salary Range: $39,983 - $55,000

For more information please contact:

Lynn Ladd, RD, SNSNSLP Health DirectorSchool Health and Nutrition Programs
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson, Bin #7
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone (602) 542-8711Fax (602) 542-1531 lynn.ladd@azed.gov

Program Manager-External Affairs @ St. Joe's

2008-06-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

Program Manager - External Affairs

Driven by a commitment to excellence in teaching, research and clinical care, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center has been a symbol of quality healthcare in the Valley for 113 years. As the largest hospital in Arizona, it offers a wide range of services to treat the most severely ill and injured in our community. St. Joseph's is home to:

· Barrow Neurological Institute
· Heart & Lung Institute
· Children's Health Center, the second largest provider of pediatric services in the state.
· Comprehensive Cancer Care
· High-risk obstetrics and perinatal services
· The only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state that is verified by the American College of Surgeons
· A research enterprise with more than 600 clinical trials underway
· An evolving academic medical center that trains more than 160 medical school graduates annually

Position Description: The External Affairs Program Manager works within the Marketing/Communications Department at St. Joseph’s. The person will report to the Vice President of External Affairs. This person will work on a wide variety of programs related to community relations and government advocacy. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Liaison to neighborhood associations near the Hospital
2. Liaison to a variety of City of Phoenix departments that work with the Hospital
3. Promote St. Joseph’s interaction with downtown businesses and organizations
4. Promote greater partnerships with ASU and Phoenix College
5. Liaison to the local offices of the Arizona congressional delegation
6. Support state government advocacy efforts in coordination with lobbyist
7. Support analysis of regulatory changes that require St. Joseph’s staff input
8. Coordinate with community health integration – working with non-profit partners
9. Assist with community events as necessary

Educational Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Public Administration/Political Science, Business Administration, Communications and/or Marketing required.

Experience Requirements:
§ Minimum of three (3) years experience in non-profit management, government relations/lobbying or trade association management. Health care experience strongly preferred
§ Extensive knowledge of public affairs, policy position processes and government/community relations; experience with grassroots organizations and/or trade associations. Health policy background preferred.
§ Expertise in development and evaluation of public policy initiative, legislative advocacy, political issue management, etc.

Salary range: $65,000 to $75,000
To apply, go online to www.stjosephs-phx.org.

Desk Receptionist-bilingual desired-family planning

2008-06-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

ASU's Breaking the Cycle Community Healthcare is looking for a front desk receptionist for the family planning clinic housed at Grace Lutheran Church. 1124 N. 3rd Street.
$13.00/hour - Full ASU/AZ state employee benefits. Bilingual desired. Full job announcement at http://www.asu.edu/asujobs/ Search for position #16733.
Gail Petersen MS, RN Assistant Director for Clinical Practice Arizona State University College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation 500 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004-0698
http://nursing.asu.edu/nmhc
Direct Line: 602-496-0745 FAX: 602-496-0921

Office Manager- Asian Pacific Community in Action

2008-06-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

The Asian Pacific Community in Action, a non-profit agency based in Phoenix, has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Office Manager. This position will be responsible for a variety of tasks relating to the overall operation of the agency. These tasks include but are not limited to budget tracking, accounts payable and receivable, supplies management, meeting and event logistics, mailings, phone coverage, filing and data entry. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience of similar administrative work. Proficiency in the following is desirable: QuickBooks, Excel, and Word. Salary range: $32,000 – $38,000 annually. To apply for this position, e-mail or fax a cover letter and resume to Doug Hirano, Executive Director, at doug@apca-az.org or 602-248-0496 (fax). Further information is available at (480) 516-5038.

Program Manager

2008-05-20T14:32:00.000-07:00

Arizona Family Planning Council
2920 North 24th Avenue Suite 230 Phoenix, AZ 85015-5949 (602) 258-5777 Outside Maricopa County (888) 272-5652 Fax (602) 252-3708 www.azfpc.org

Position: Program Manager Status: Full-time. Exempt. Salary Range: $43,000 - $48,000

Position Summary: Operational responsibilities of this position include program development and evaluation of family planning services; needs assessment; management of Title X and other grants; program and fiscal monitoring of subcontractor; technical assistance to provider network; community collaboration, and preparation of reports. Up to 15% travel required. Specific responsibilities within the general scope of the position will be assigned by the Executive Director. Position reports to Executive Director. Full benefits package available. Duties and Responsibilities include:
 Conducts fiscal and program monitoring of subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract and established program standards.
 Works collaboratively with subcontractor agencies to develop outcome measures and implement quality improvement initiatives.
 Provides technical assistance to direct service providers.
 Prepares reports and grant applications as required and issues requests for proposals as needed.
 Completes program and fiscal reports to funding sources.
 Collaborates with other organizations to promote coordinated planning and utilization of resources.
 Conducts activities related to needs assessment, resource identification, planning and program development of family planning services in Arizona.
 Gathers statistical and program information from family planning providers.
Education/Experience:
 Bachelor's degree with emphasis in public health, nursing, health services administration, public administration or related field. Master's degree strongly preferred. A combination of education and experience to meet the minimum requirements will be considered.
 Three to five years progressive management experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
 Good understanding of funding mechanisms and general requirements of federal and state programs.
 Programmatic understanding of public sector health care delivery.
 Strong written and oral communication skills.
 Ability to gather and analyze program information and data.
 Ability to analyze budgets and program costs.
 Ability to work independently and in collaborative relationships.
 Microsoft Office Suite facility.
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency preferred.
Arizona Family Planning Council 2920 North 24th Avenue Suite 230 Phoenix, AZ 85015-5949 (602) 258-5777 Outside Maricopa County (888) 272-5652 Fax (602) 252-3708 www.azfpc.org

For consideration, please e-mail the following to hrpm@azfpc.org in pdf format:
1) Professional resume or c.v.; and,
2) 3-5 pages of professional writing sample(s).

All application information will be held in confidence. The deadline for consideration is 5:00 PM, May 30, 2008. No phone inquiries, please.

Program Manager- Mesa, AZ

2008-05-13T09:57:00.000-07:00

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Women in New Recovery Mesa, Arizona

Program Manager
Under direction of the Executive Director, the ProgramManager is accountable for the quality and results of operations and for leading and supervising project and support staff.

Description:
o Responsible for overall quality of services delivered
o Directs and supervises daily activities of staff
o Accountable for results attained by operations (projectcoordinator) staff
o Implements and monitors grant activities and evaluatesoutcomes
o Analyze, forecast, manage, and report on projectperformance
o Ensures that projects meet grant, contract, and licensingrequirements; directs corrective action whenever necessary and identifies/replicates evidence-basedpractices
o Cultivates effective partnerships in support of specificprojects and the broader agency needs o Prepares reports for a variety of internal and externalaudiences
o Represents the agency in the community
o Directs marketing and public relations activities insupport of the agency and/or specific projects
o Establish project policy and procedures
o Act as liaison between corporate and project staff
o Oversees expenditures to ensure compliance withproject/grant budgets
o Involves participation in project and agency events thatoccasionally occur in the evening and/or weekends
o May involve travel within Arizona and to nationalconferences on occasion

Minimum Professional and Educational Experience Qualifications:
o Bachelor's degree in related field; Masters degreepreferred
o Minimum three years directly related professionalexperience with particular emphasis on human services programs and grant management at the administrative/supervisorylevel
o Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written)
o Project management experience: Experience in planning and coordinating tasks for and with others to produce maximized results
o Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
o Experience in community building or in managingpartnerships and/or subcontractors under performance/evidence based initiatives
o Grant writing experience a plus
o Knowledge and understanding of 12- step programs andaddiction/recovery theory and principles o PC (Microsoft software and internet) proficient

To Apply: Send resume with cover letter outlining relatedexperience, salary history, and availability to the attention of: Human Resources, fax (480) 834-5372 or emailwinrgnmgr@winr.org.

Chief Community Relations Officer/Magellan-Maricopa

2008-05-07T08:18:00.001-07:00

Requisition ID
3206
Full/Part Time
Full-time

Location
Phoenix
AZ

JOB SUMMARY: Sets public relations and community relations/development strategies to benefit stakeholders served by the Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) of Maricopa County, AZ. Leads community development strategy, including identification of emerging trends and population-specific programmatic and community needs and design/implementation of social marketing campaigns and other efforts to address such needs. Ensures consistent and collaborative multi-audience outreach through proactive and reactive public relations and communications tactics including media relations, advertising, community events, collateral development, and online media. Develops and maintains mechanisms to garner customer, stakeholder and community feedback to identify key issues and inform/refine overall outreach strategy. Institutes and maintains timely, ongoing two-way communications with ADHS and other government entities. Functions as senior liaison to media, government officials/entities and community leaders and as a conduit of information from the community to Magellan. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Develop and execute public relations/communications and community relations strategies and tactics targeted to key stakeholders. • Identify emerging trends and population-specific programmatic and community needs via collaboration with city/regional task forces, advocacy organizations, community leaders, and others; design and implement social marketing campaigns• Interface with government officials/entities on stakeholder matters; planning/implementation of regular briefings/meetings• Serve as conduit of information/issues from community to Magellan Maricopa organization and, as needed, Magellan corporate• Manage staff performance against established goals and objectives. Coach, motivate and facilitate professional development. • Establish and monitor work within a departmental budget.NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Requires the ability to: o Forecast communication needs and effectively propose creative ideas to RBHA o program management, ADHS and key stakeholders.o Promote satisfaction among behavioral health recipients, ADHS, family members,providers, other stakeholders, and the community. o Work under deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic and matrix environment and effectively assign priorities while ensuring a quality job. Collaborate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders to solicit and incorporate feedback as appropriate. Develop and refine outreach strategies to underserved communities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: BA/BS Field(s) of study: Public Relations, English, Journalism, or Communications.Experience: 8yrs. Industry: Health care, human services, public sector behavioral management or program developmentJob-specific: Experience in public relations, communications, community relations or advertising; experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans and community development programs; experience establishing and maintaining successful relationships with stakeholders and media; experience establishing and maintaining vendor relationships.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Other: Demands someone who has strong strategic thinking, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as superior writing, editing, and public speaking capabilities. Candidate should also possess project, resource and staff management skills, in addition to strong interpersonal skills, creativity, diplomacy, mature judgment and discretion. Successful candidates will understand the public sector behavioral health system.Computer Skills: Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and portable document format (PDF) applications. Web-based communication skills are required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: MA/MS, MBA, APR Experience: Familiarity with the Maricopa RBHA program is desirable.
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Project Coordinator/Manager-El Rio Health Center, Tucson, AZ

2008-04-24T12:39:00.000-07:00

PROJECT COODINATOR/MANAGER
EL RIO HEALTH CENTER

El Rio’s The Health Education Project creates opportunities to promote physical, mental, and social health of at-risk population in southern Arizona through classes taught by volunteers in community settings. Requires a manager in tune with the needs of those at risk, with a passion to serve the community, who possesses the skills to implement a vision. Specifically, the manager will:
Initiate and maintain relationships with 25 and more local agencies to sponsor health and life skills classes
Recruit, schedule, and support over 100 volunteers (teachers, office workers, board members), nurturing and affirming their work
Remain current with science/resources to harness the power of prevention
Oversee curriculum development and review, update, produce and evaluate instructional materials
Increase community awareness of the issues surrounding vulnerable populations
Coordinate effectively with El Rio Health Center personnel
Maintain appropriate documentation and monitor expenses.

Manager positions require a BA or BS with at least 3 years related experience. Masters preferred.

Request an application from Jobs@elrio.org

Executive Director - Nat'l Assoc of Nonprofits, Washington DC

2008-03-26T15:45:00.000-07:00

Executive Director
Washington, DC
NCNA, a national umbrella of 43 state associations representing a network of over 20,000 nonprofits and the convener of the Nonprofit Congress, is in leadership transition. We seek a highly motivated individual who has successful association leadership experience along with the knowledge, skills, talent, commitment, and vision to advance the nonprofit sector and our association movement. The successful candidate will be working with an active membership, an engaged national board, and a talented staff that are fully committed to growth goals.
Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Doug Sauer, chair of the Search Committee at dsauer@ncna.org by April 28, 2008. NCNA is an equal opportunity employer.

NCNA Background, Vision & Strategic Position

Background

The National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA) is dedicated to advancing the vital role and capacity of the nonprofit sector in civil society. NCNA supports and gives voice to state and regional associations of nonprofits and develops their capacity to support community based organizations. State associations of nonprofits have emerged as important infrastructure support organizations for the nonprofit sector at both the state and local level. What began as a disparate coalition of 11 states in 1989 has evolved into a burgeoning movement of 43 state and regional associations that collectively represent more than 20,000 nonprofit organizations.

In carrying out is mission, NCNA works to:

Create, strengthen and expand regional and statewide associations of nonprofits so that they can more effectively serve their members and achieve their mission and improve nonprofit accountability.
Strengthen and expand NCNA’s role as a national leader and voice for the statewide nonprofit associations in areas such as advocacy, capacity building, accountability and networks through its work on the Nonprofit Congress.
Serve as the hub for statewide associations to obtain information, be alerted to the latest policy developments and trends in technical assistance, group purchasing, and peer to peer learning.

NCNA has met the diverse needs of their members through publications, conferences, peer mentoring opportunities, grant programs, newsletters, and national demonstration and research projects.

To expand resources available to members and put our values into practice through modeling thoughtful collaboration, NCNA has often partnered with the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, OMB Watch, BoardSource, Foundation Center, Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest, Independent Sector and Alliance for Justice.

Our Vision and Strategic Position

As we enter our 20th year of vibrant, high energy work, NCNA is at an exciting and critical juncture. Our ever-changing environment leads to a new outlook and clarity of purpose. We see a national landscape of dynamic political and societal trends against a backdrop of an economic recession, fragmented sector representation, increased public and regulatory scrutiny and demands, and dwindling support from national sources for capacity building work and national infrastructure organizations.

A strategic plan is in place to address these challenges, and generating the necessary resources is clearly an absolute priority for NCNA. But with these challenges come opportunity and new possibilities for mission and resource growth for NCNA and our member state associations. As we plan our transition, we seek an executive director who will lead NCNA to achieve the following objectives:

Assume a significantly stronger leadership position in recognition, voice and influence among stakeholders and policymakers as the representative voice of the small-to-midsize community-based nonprofit, which is the heart and soul of the sector.
Measurably increase our financial sustainability and that of our member state associations.
Grow the member network of our state associations to over 40,000 nonprofits.
Develop substantive collaborations and possibly restructure relations with colleague organizations.

In directly facing our challenges, NCNA is in the midst of changing its business model and profile as a national leader for the sector. We believe we are uniquely positioned in this new era of advocacy and service. Building on the lessons learned and our greatest strength, the state associations, we have embarked within the past two years on a number of new substantive strategic directions, which have included, but are not limited to:

Adopting a federated dues model and considering a proposed name change to The National Council of Nonprofits.
Revising our member categories to strengthen the national—state—local nonprofit linkage and enable participation of nonprofits in states where no association currently exists.
Increasing our emphasis on earned revenue strategies through product and service delivery to our member network.
Annualizing the Nonprofit Congress National Meeting and strengthening its brand recognition to NCNA.
Leading the advocacy effort for federal legislation of a national capacity building initiative.
Demonstrating willingness to explore, and assume the risks associated with, merger and other forms of restructuring.

Executive Director Candidate Responsibilities, Qualifications, Characteristics & Compensation

The National Council of Nonprofit Associations has vast promise, and the next Executive Director is expected to help define and fulfill it. The ideal candidate will not only be highly qualified as a manager and administrator but will also be able to create, communicate, and unify others externally around a new strategic vision for NCNA; create and execute an integrated and diversified revenue generation effort; and successfully strengthen our network’s linkage and integration of its grassroots national—state—local triad infrastructure.

Responsibilities

As chief administrative officer, our new executive director will excel in shaping and achieving our vision and providing strategic direction. The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities and duties customary to the position of an association executive, including, but not limited to: providing professional support and guidance to the board of directors; overseeing all operations in accordance with board policy, directions and applicable laws and regulations; engaging, mobilizing and developing membership; developing quality and responsive services; coordinating the annual operating plan and budget; hiring, supervising, evaluating and releasing staff; assessing and reporting on organizational performance; developing corporate, foundation and earned revenue resource generation sources; planning conferences; promoting a positive public image of the organization; and serving as the public spokesperson and representative.

Qualifications & Candidate Characteristics

While no one person will embody all of the qualities desired, the following professional and personal characteristics are what we are looking for in a new executive director:

Have at least five years of successful senior level management experience and performance, including time as an executive director, in a nonprofit association of comparable complexity and structure, preferably at the national level.
Possess an outstanding record of accomplishments as a strategic thinker and practitioner in the field of nonprofit governance, national and/or state policy, advocacy, and technical assistance.
Have a demonstrated record of operations and capacity building.
Be an entrepreneurial thinker with the ability to develop and execute association product/services and service offerings.
Evidence of cultivating donors, writing operations & capacity building grants, and receiving funds at the national level.
Evidence of a strong ability to organize, mobilize and provide the professional support and guidance necessary to support a membership-elected Board of Directors comprised of leaders in the sector.
Successful experience in recruiting, supervising, motivating, developing and retaining a diverse and talented staff.
Possess strong written and oral communication skills and an ability to handle complex, technically challenging material.
Have extensive experience in public speaking and working with print and electronic media.
Possess a nurturing and optimistic personality, strong interpersonal skills and a capacity to work effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.
Strongly value an approach that stresses customer service, both internally and externally.
Be a self-starter who takes on responsibility and accountability for results and successes while engaging, managing, directing, and mentoring members of a larger team.

Compensation

The starting salary for the position will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

To Apply

Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to Doug Sauer, chair of the search committee, at dsauer@ncna.org by April 28, 2008. NCNA is an equal opportunity employer.

IHS Program Specialist (DHHS) - Rockville, MD

2008-03-25T10:47:00.000-07:00

Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Indian Health Service

Vacancy Announcement

Announcement No.: IHS-08-42
Opening Date: 03-25-2008
Closing Date: 04-14-2008
Area of Consideration: IHS-Wide
Any Qualified Indian Candidates

INDIAN PREFERENCE POLICY: The Indian Health Service (IHS) is committed to affording employment preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet the Secretary of the Interior’s definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in Indian Health Manual, Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is also committed to achieving full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability and sexual orientation. The IHS has a zero tolerance for sexual harassment or reprisal.
POSITION TITLE, SERIES, GRADE: OFFICE LOCATION:
Program Specialist Indian Health Service
GS-0601-11/12 Office of Clinical & Preventive Service
Division of Clinical & Community Service
SALARY RANGE:

GS-11: $58,206 - $75,669 PA DUTY STATION: Rockville, Maryland
GS-12: $69,764 - $90,698 PA
· One Full-Time position Not to Exceed 2 years.
· Position has known promotion potential to the GS-12.
· Position does not contain supervisory responsibilities.
· Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
· You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
· All applications and required documents (See Required Documents on Page 4) MUST be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) the date this vacancy announcement closes.
· If you are submitting your application via the U.S. Postal Service (regardless if it is Priority Overnight or Federal Express) please allow at least three days prior to the closing date of this vacancy announcement due to screening of all mail prior to delivery at this facility.
BRIEF STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The incumbent is primarily responsible for coordinating, disseminating, and maintaining best and promising practices website; developing community health assessment information, tools and provide support to American Indian/Alaska Native communities. The incumbent is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the website to increase access to information about best and promising practices in health promotion and disease prevention. Coordinates and conducts regional and local community assessment training to enhance assessment skills and capacity to address the health of the populations. Assists with the collaboration with Indian communities, federal agencies, academic institutions, and private foundations to leverage resources to enhance health promotion and disease prevention. Assists with identifying and developing monitoring and tracking systems assessing impact and outcomes measures in health promotion and disease prevention efforts.
COMPETITIVE AND EXCEPTED SERVICE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: (Education & Experience)

The basic qualifications for this position are in the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions click on link below:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-IV/A/gs-admin.asp

GS-11: Candidate must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level.

GS-12: Candidate must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level.

· Foreign Degree Note: All foreign degrees must be evaluated by a nationally recognized accrediting agency. You must submit proof of such evaluation and/or conversion.
· Applicants Please Note: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualification (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
· All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Specialized Experience: is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or directly related to the work of this position. Specialized experience that is creditable of broad knowledge of public health principles, theories and processes related to community development, prevention, assessment and epidemiology with the experience in developing and training tools for community health assessment. Your description of work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments will be used to determine that you meet these requirements. Examples of specialized experience that can be creditable are show under “Brief statement of Duties” above. The specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit Promotion candidates must have completed 52 weeks of service no more than 1 grade lower than the position to be filled.

· Applicants must meet all qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

EVALUATION METHOD: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements described above will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their work or related experience, education, training, awards, outside activities, and performance appraisals, etc., indicate they possess the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA), described below. All applicants must provide clear, concise examples that show level of accomplishment or degree to which they possess the KSA(s). The information provided will be used to determine the ABest Qualified@ candidates.

Responding to KSA’s is REQUIRED and each KSA must be answered and a separate response must be made for each question.

1. Knowledge to apply a wide range of public health principles, theories, and processes related to community development, prevention, assessment, and epidemiology.

2. Knowledge of community health assessments tools and instruments, interpret qualitative and quantitative data with knowledge of environmental and social determinants that impact health.

3. Knowledge and analytical ability to apply a wide range of methods used to gather, analyze and evaluate information, draw conclusions, and recommend appropriate action. Knowledge and experience in conducting training and developing tools for community health assessment.

4. Skill and experience in collaborating with diverse organizations, leveraging resources to enhance community capacity, and promote or implement new ideas and concepts

5. Ability to work independently with projects in order to meet priorities, budget limitations and broad objectives and policies.

6. Demonstrated ability and experience communicating orally and in writing.

These standards also cover positions in the Excepted Service filled under 5 CFR 213.3116(b)(8) by Indians entitled to Indian Preference.

WHO MAY APPLY:

Merit Promotion Candidates (MP): Applications will be accepted from status eligibles (e.g., reinstatement eligible and current permanent employees in the Competitive Federal Service) and from current permanent IHS employees in the Excepted Service.

Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP) Candidates: Applications will be accepted from individuals entitled to Indian Preference. Current permanent IHS Excepted Service employees and Competitive Service employees or reinstatement eligible applicants entitled to Indian Preference may also apply under the provision of the Indian Health Service ESEP.

▪ Candidates must indicate whether their application is being submitted under the IHS Excepted Service Examining Plan or the IHS Merit Promotion Plan, or both if applicable.

Veterans’ Preference: If you have served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions you may be eligible for veterans’ preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992.

To claim veterans’ preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference must submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans Preference. For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans’ preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide .

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency’s promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
Commissioned Corps Officers: PHS Commissioned Corps Officers are invited to apply for applicable professional positions for which they are qualified. The USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers who wish to apply for this vacancy announcement must submit a resume and meet the same experience and training requirements for positions as Civil Service applicants as provided by the Indian Health Manuel, Part 7, Chapter 3, and must submit all other documents specified in this announcement including KSAs, transcripts, registration, etc.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP): Surplus or displaced employees covered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services CTAP program or the ICTAP program for all agencies, may apply and will be given special selection priority if determined to be eligible and well qualified. Well qualified is defined as displaced Federal employees who meet all education and experience requirements, applicable selective factor(s) and receive a minimum rating of 90 out of a possible 100. For information on how to apply and required proof of eligibility, please refer to these hyperlinks: for CTAP: http://career.psc.gov/chpublic/ctap.html and for ICTAP: http://career.psc.gov/chpublic/ictap.html
HOW TO APPLY

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. Submit one of the following: OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment; or a resume which must include information as indicated on the OF-612. The OF-612 may be downloaded from http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.htm.

2. A written response to each KSA. In addressing each KSA, please include position held, specific tasks, assignments, problems resolved, your level of responsibility, and results achieved. These statements will impact on the evaluation and ranking processing.

§ FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WILL ELIMINATE CANDIDATES FROM CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (if applicable)

3. For Commissioned Corps, a copy of the most recent Commissioned Officers Effectiveness Report, and your current billet.

4. Current civil service employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

5. Indian Preference applicants - to obtain preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of Form BIA- 4432. Applicants who wish to receive Indian Preference MUST submit the Form BIA-4432, Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and IHS Only. Indian Preference will not be given unless Form BIA-4432 is attached to the application/resume.

6. Handicapped, VEOA, VRA, disabled veteran, and others eligible under special appointing authorities must clearly specify this eligibility on their application and submit proof of appointment eligibility. If applying under VEOA or VRA, a DD-214 (Certificate of Military Discharge) must be submitted with application. If applying under disabled veteran, a DD-214, SF-15 and a letter from the Veterans Administration (if receiving disability compensation) must be submitted with application.

7. If you are substituting education for experience, or if there is a positive education requirement, you must submit a copy of your college transcript [OPM form 1170 and CSC form 226 are obsolete and are no longer accepted in lieu of the college transcript]. Education above the high school level WILL NOT BE CREDITED without official verification (e.g., copy of transcript).

8. Applicants are also requested, but not required, to complete an Applicant Background Survey. Submission of this survey is strictly voluntary and is available at http://www.psc.gov/forms/HHS/HHS_Applicant_Background_Survey.pdf. The form is used for statistical purposes only and will not be forwarded to the selecting officials.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

1) You may submit your application by U.S. Mail or other commercial carrier.
Applications may be mailed to the following address:

Indian Health Service
Division of Human Resources
801 Thompson Ave., Suite 120
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Note: Applications mailed using government postage and/or internal federal government mail systems are in violation of agency and postal regulations and will not be accepted.

2) You may submit your application in person.
If you wish to submit an application in person, please bring your application to:
12300 Twinbrook Parkway, Suite 230,
Rockville, Maryland 20852

3) You may submit your application by email.
If you wish to submit your application by email, you may send it to the following email address:
HQDHR@ihs.gov
If you choose to use email to submit your application, all required supporting documents should be included as .pdf attachments to the application and included in the email submission.

Vacancy Announcements may also be downloaded from the OPM Website, USAJOBS, http://www.usajobs.gov or IHS Website, www.ihs.gov. NOTE: Applicants may use the online form to assist them in developing their application. However, since the USA jobs transmission does not allow for the inclusion of attachments, the final application should be printed and all required supporting documents listed above should be included as attachments to the application, and submitted by one of the three methods above (mail, in person delivery or email).

Faxed applications will not be accepted.

All applications along with all supporting documents must be submitted by close of business 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. We encourage early submissions of all applications regardless of method. Applicants are also encouraged to use certified mail, or to contact the Human Resources office to confirm receipt prior to the closing date.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
· All applications are subject to retention. Requests for copies will not be honored. Additional information will not be solicited by this office.

· For additional information, contact Michelle Aguilar Bowser, Human Resources Specialist, at (301) 443-6520.

· Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Applicants: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify Division of Human Resources at (301) 443-6520. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
· TTY NUMBER IS 301.443.6394

· Before hiring, the IHS will ask you to complete the Optional Form (OF) 306, “Declaration for Federal Employment” to determine your suitability for Federal employment, to authorize a background investigation, and to certify the accuracy of all the information in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed.
· If you are a male over the age of 18, and born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.

· The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives.

· Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may have their salaries reduced. All employees must pay any valid delinquent debt or the agency may garnish their salary.
THE IHS is a TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT and an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Executive Director - Community Alliance Against Family Abuse(Apache Junction)

2008-03-18T12:33:00.000-07:00

Executive Director

Job Description:
Under the general direction of the CAAFA Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing the administrative leadership for CAAFA. This includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, and reporting to ensure that the tasks of the agency are completed in a timely and professional manner and are within funding and contract parameters. This position is responsible for all the fiscal and operational management of CAAFA, and is viewed by the CAAFA Board as the key leadership position of the agency.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:
Serve as the chief agency liaison to the CAAFA Board of Directors, reporting on issues of policy, providing leadership to the Board in matters of strategic planning and attending local and regional domestic violence related meetings on behalf of the Board.

Provide leadership for CAAFA in identifying community service needs and developing a strategic plan of responsive and creative programs.

Plan, coordinate, and implement needed programs.

Develop cooperative and collaborative relationships with other community service needs and developing a strategic plan of responsive and creative programs.

Provide leadership and direction for CAAFA in the creation, development, and maintenance of policies and procedures.

Prepare and monitor all budgets and financial operations, including developing the annual budget, monitoring agency expenditures and revenues, making all necessary reports to funding sources and the Board of Directors and arranging for accounting services and appropriate audits.

Direct and review all grant proposals, grant preparations, and grant development.

Ensure CAAFA compliance and performance with all grants/contracts awarded to the agency.

Work closely with the community, community partners, and the CAAFA Board and staff to identify and enlist the community’s response to the unmet domestic and family abuse needs of Northern Pinal County.

Provide daily administrative leadership of the agency, including supervising and directing staff and serving as a key liaison with public and community agencies.

Ensure that CAAFA operations meet all relevant ethical guidelines and all applicable administrative codes and regulations.

Prepare and review projects to determine tasks, time lines, funding, procedures, and staffing requirements.

Develop government, public and private funding sources according to agency goals and objectives.

Oversee all fundraising efforts including annual events, mail solicitations, expansion of donor database and relationships with local, state and national foundations.

Provide ongoing evaluation of agency goals and objectives.

Oversee data collection systems for all agency programs, program outcome evaluations and reporting.

Ensure effective public relations and community education regarding agency activities, domestic abuse issues, and other issues of concern to program participants.

Accountability to: Board of Directors

Minimum Education Qualifications:

Master’s degree in either Social Work or Public Administration, or a closely related field, and relevant experience in social services, health services, program development and administration.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

General knowledge of domestic and family abuse issues
Knowledge of social services, service delivery, and program development
Knowledge of Administration, budgeting, and program management
Demonstrated skill in the development of budgets and monitoring of finances
Good oral and communication skills
Skill in fundraising and grant and proposal writing
Experience in supervisory practices and staff development
Demonstrated ability to promote good public relations with appropriate media, agencies, organizations, and officials
Experience in Board structures and responsibilities
Ability to organize and analyze service delivery
Ability to make public presentations and to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and the Board
Ability to communicate with people with varying social, economic, religious and racial backgrounds
Ability to react rationally and with sound judgment in a crisis situation
Ability to effectively maintain service records and statistics
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to adhere to the ethical standards of a licensed counselor and social work boards.

Interested individuals should email or fax their resume to:
Email: bobr@caafaaz.org
Fax: 480-982-0258

Community Advocate - CAAFA (Apache Junction)

2008-03-18T12:29:00.000-07:00

The Community Alliance Against Family Abuse (CAAFA) is currently recruiting qualified individuals to serve as a part time advocate who would work 20 hours a week. Advocates work directly with individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.

Located in Northern Pinal County, CAAFA’s mission is to empower individuals, families and communities affected by domestic abuse. In an effort to achieve our mission, CAAFA provides a variety of programs and services including: Prevention, Intervention, Community Collaboration and Perpetrator Accountability activities.

To learn more about CAAFA, please logon to www.caafaaz.org.

Advocate Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Director of Services, the advocate is responsible for delivering intervention services to individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.

Typical Responsibilities and Duties:
Respond to Crisis Line and Program Participant hotline, which may include screening for eligibility to the shelter, completing intakes, making referrals as needed/requested, and other related duties;
Provide crisis intervention services to women and children in a residential setting;
Perform case management including the collaborative creation of and follow up on Individualized Service Plans;
Offer educational presentations in the shelter setting;
Work cooperatively with other agencies that provide services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse;
Provide assistance with resolving conflicts within the residential setting.
Ensure that program participants have needed supplies for personal hygiene, meals, clothing, and/or housekeeping;
Maintain program participant files in accordance with legal and licensing requirements, complete all intakes, progress notes, and/or terminations during scheduled shift;
Facilitate various meetings and/or support groups;
Oversee the assignment and completion of the Shelter Living Responsibilities;
Attend all regularly scheduled meetings and trainings as required;
Perform other tasks such as organizing office and/or storage areas, reviewing and revising materials, literature, and general paperwork, monitoring and maintaining shelter calendar of events, planning recreational events, making announcements and updates when necessary.

Accountability to:
Director of Services

Education Qualifications:
Associates degree or two (2) years work experience, paid or volunteer, in the field of social sciences. Additional related work experience may substitute for education requirement.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
General knowledge of domestic abuse, social services, community organizations, and health services
Social service delivery and program development
Effective interviewing and crisis counseling skills
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, honest, and cooperative nature
Supportive, sensitive, and empathetic personality
Ability to respect confidentiality of information learned through providing services
Consistently represent the positive mission and philosophy of the agency
Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with community partners, safe homes, other team members, and the public

Salary & Benefits:
Range: $25,308 - $30,930/yr
Cash Stipend Benefit Allowance -- currently 15% of salary (ex. for a base salary of $27,000 per year, benefit allowance would $4,050 of extra compensation per year)
Health Insurance (employee paid)
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Training Opportunities

Interested individuals should email or fax their resume to:
Shannon Reyes, Director of Services
Email: shannonr@caafaaz.org
Fax: 480-982-0258

Az Family Planning Council, Admin Office Assoc.

2008-03-03T15:02:00.000-08:00

Arizona Family Planning Council
Position: Administrative Office Associate
Status: Full-time. Exempt.
Reports to: Business/Program Manager Wage Range: $26,000 - $28,000 per annum

Organization Summary: Family Planning is choosing if and when to get pregnant. Family Planning helps women and their families prepare for the birth of healthy children; it prevents unplanned pregnancies. AFPC and our high-quality, community-based healthcare network provide comprehensive family planning services -- education, preventive health screening, family planning counseling and contraception. AFPC supports proven models for preventing the personal and social costs of unwanted pregnancies and the need for abortion.

This position with progressive responsibility and growth potential is a great place to start your career with AFPC. A successful candidate will have the following characteristics: self-motivated, ability to anticipate, service attitude, attention to detail, entrepreneur, improvement-oriented, ability to multi-task – a team player.

AFPC offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 403(b) Plan with match, Paid Time Off, 13 Paid Holidays, and Direct Deposit.

Position Summary: As an ambassador for AFPC, the Administrative Office Associate provides excellent customer service to office colleagues and community members, while maintaining patient confidentiality and a professional demeanor. The Administrative Office Associate is responsible for in-bound calls and triage, while completing other operational responsibilities. Responsibilities within the general scope of the position will be assigned by the Program/Business Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
Basic accounting; insures Account Payables entries into the financial system are timely, accurate, documented and reconciled, including preparation of checks to vendors and subcontractors.
Comprehensive payroll administration.
Maintenance of filing systems.
E-Newsletter production & website maintenance.
Recording of receivable log, petty cash log and postage log.
Prepares accurate financial and program reports as funds are requested.
Tracking inventory and projecting use of program resources.
Supports Business/Program Manager in fiscal and program compliance, inventories, etc.
Desktop design and printing of AFPC publications.
Provides support for the Board of Directors and other meetings and small conferences.
Other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge & Skills:
College degree, including coursework in accounting &/or combination of professional experience.
Two or more years of work experience in a customer service or health care environment.
Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Good command of the English language; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Windows operating system experience mandatory. Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher). QuickBooks knowledge preferred. Proficient in word processing.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.

Other: Some travel is required. Individual must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's license, has an acceptable driving record and access to the use of a vehicle. AFPC is a drug-free and smoke-free environment. Criminal background check will be performed. This job description replaces all previous job descriptions for this position.

To apply for this position email your resume to nbowen@azfpc.org or call 602-258-5777 for Nancy Bowen.

Lactation Specialist/Educator - Sun Health/Medisun

2008-02-24T14:27:00.000-08:00

Lactation Specialist/Educator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION/POSITION GOAL: Under the supervision of the Manager of Women’s Health Education, with moderate latitude for independent decision making, this position is responsible for providing professional breastfeeding counsel and services to both inpatients and outpatients and for providing continuing education about breastfeeding to healthcare providers. This position, under the lead of the Lactation Consultant, teaches the lactation component of Sun Health’s community education courses. Takes the initiative in developing, improving and coordinating events and services for a lactation store. This position provides service to patients/residents found within the scope of services. This position will work closely and train with the Lactation Consultant. To apply please contact Gina Herrera at SunHealth/Medisun:

Gina Herrera, M.P.H.
Manager - Women's Health Services
Telephone: 623-214-4334 Fax: 623-975-8686

Community Educator - Women's Services Sun Health/Medisun

2008-02-24T14:23:00.000-08:00

GENERAL DESCRIPTION/POSITION GOAL: This position is an educator role, responsible for Women's Services Community Education. Under the supervision of the Manager of Women’s Health Education, with moderate latitude for independent decision making. This position utilizes needs assessment, design, delivery and evaluation techniques for Women’s Health Education programs. Assists Manager in developing community education services, events and projects to meet the goals and strategic positioning of Sun Health and the health and wellness needs of the community as they relate to Women’s Health.

The services include:
1. Health and wellness classes for the woman and her family during her child-bearing years.
2. Health and wellness classes for the mature woman and her family.
3. Special Projects.

Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary staff and other patient care personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Takes the initiative in developing, improving and coordinating events and services for a lactation store. This position may provide professional breastfeeding counsel and services to both inpatients and outpatients and may provide in-services about breastfeeding and health education to healthcare providers. This position, may teach the lactation component of Sun Health’s community education courses. This position provides service to patients/residents found within the scope of services. For instructions to apply please contact the Sun Health manager at:

Gina Herrera, M.P.H.
Manager - Women's Health Services
Telephone: 623-214-4334 Fax: 623-975-868

Epidemiology - Surveillance Program Manager ADHS

2008-02-19T12:16:00.000-08:00

SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM MANAGER
(Health Program Manager III)
Division Of Public Health Services/Bureau of Epidemiology and Disease Control Services
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Location: 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix,
Grade: 22
Class Code: *Uncovered
Requisition No: DHSJXV41486
Salary Range: $53,839 - 58,509
Issue Date: February 14, 2008
Apply By: February 22, 2008

THE POSITION: Oversees projects for the state's Syndromic Surveillance Program; initiates and oversees contracts with vendors to implement disease surveillance-related projects; works with internal (e.g. Information Technology Services, Emergency Preparedness staff) and external (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, hospitals, county health departments) partners to accomplish federal grant mandates and deliverables. The projects managed by this position will increase the state's capacity to respond to outbreaks of infectious diseases, bioterrorism events, and other public health emergencies; coordinates development and maintenance of systems for data sharing, data analysis, and Information Technology Solutions in conjunction with ITS; supervises staff; oversees development of best practices for conducting epidemiologic investigations based on syndromic data; write grant proposals as needed, writes federal semiannual grant progress reports and evaluation reports; assists in investigation of suspected outbreaks of infectious diseases, bioterrorism events, and other public health emergencies, and fulfills other objectives of the grant, Office, or Bureau as needed or assigned; performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs): Bachelor’s degree in public health informatics, microbiology, public health informatics or a related field and work knowledge in public health surveillance. The preferred candidate will have their Master’s degree in public health in epidemiology or course work in infectious disease surveillance and biostatistics or public health informatics. The ideal candidate will have work knowledge in IT solutions, database management, biostatistics, managing budgets and contracts as well as in using epidemiologic methods to monitor syndromes and clinical data systems to capture morbidity and detect outbreaks of infectious diseases, bioterrorism events, and other public health emergencies.

TO APPLY for DHS and State Hospital jobs you must apply on-line, go to , click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered into this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, Az for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources office at 602 542-1085 or State Hospital Human Resources at 602 220-6462.

NOTE; Your resume will remain active in the azstatejobs.gov database as long as you have an account.

* This position is not covered by the State Personnel Merit System.

The Arizona Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 602-542-1085 by the “Apply By” date of this announcement to request an accommodation or an alternative format for this announcement.

Position #: AHS5654AJO

Epidemiology Specialist II - ADHS

2008-02-13T13:10:00.000-08:00

EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST II
Division of Public Health Services/ Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health
LIMITED
_________________________________________________________________________________________

Location: 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85007
Grade: 20
Class Code: 38582
Requisition No: DHSJXV41170
Entry Salary: $ 36,814 - 49,753
Issue Date: February 13, 2008
Apply By: Open Until Filled

THE POSITION: Serves as an epidemiologist in the Bureau of Women’s and Children’s Health; collects and analyzes childhood mortality and injury data in support of three major annual reports from: the Child Fatality Review Program, the Unexplained Infant Death Council and the Citizen Review Panel; assists in the completion of the 5-year needs assessment which will be completed by 2010; identifies and standardizes injury data sources to create an injury surveillance system and facilitates sharing of information and enhances the quality of data being collected; analyzes vital records, hospital discharge, and other data sets which will be included in the injury surveillance system related to intentional and unintentional injuries; attends staff and professional meetings to educate as well as coordinate data collection and evaluation methodologies; creates protocols for working with injury related data sets; performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the goals and objectives of injury prevention programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA’s): Knowledge of public health principles and injury prevention issues; skills in analyzing statistical data, in operating statistical software packages, in oral and written communication; ability to design, implement, and conduct epidemiological investigations and studies, ability to provide technical assistance and consultation to community based organizations, local health departments, universities, other state agencies and internal stakeholders; ability to translate research findings into prevention products; ability to establish data quality assurance processes. The preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Public Health or in a related Social Sciences field.

TO APPLY for DHS and State Hospital jobs you must apply on-line, go to , click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered into this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, Az for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources office at 602 542-1085 or State Hospital Human Resources at 602 220-6462.

NOTE; Your resume will remain active in the azstatejobs.gov database as long as you have an account.

The Arizona Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 602-542-1085 by the “Apply By” date of this announcement to request an accommodation or an alternative format for this announcement.

Position #: AHS4962ACN

Medical Director - Children's Services ADHS

2008-02-13T12:38:00.000-08:00

MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Division of Behavioral Health
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Location: 150 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Grade: 1
Class Code: Uncovered - This position is not covered by the Arizona State Personnel Merit System.
Requisition: DHSRXM41776
Salary Range: $Negotiated
Issue Date: February 13, 2008
Apply By: Open until filled – 1st review of resumes will occur 2/20/08

The Position: This position is seeking an Arizona-licensed physician with Board Certification in Psychiatry who provides clinical guidance and oversight to the Division of Behavioral Health Services. This position includes direct involvement with Quality Management Operations for data analysis, interpretation, and reporting on the quality of services for members that are children, adolescents, or young adults. This position also includes direct involvement with performance improvement project development, implementation and outcomes monitoring for initiatives centered on services for child/adolescent/young adult recipients. Performance measures and other standards of care for these behavioral health recipients are tracked and corrective actions taken when indicated. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of the Arizona Behavioral Health delivery system
Knowledge of the Arizona Vision and 12 Principles, the Jason K. Settlement Agreement
Knowledge of multiple behavioral health practices and programs, leadership and organizational principles, oversight and regulatory methodologies, managed care delivery systems, state government and management practices, state legislative laws, regulations and rules related to behavioral health care, and principles of quality/performance improvement, utilization management, and medical management.
Must have strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate others, stimulate cooperation and build teams and speak to large groups of people. Management skills, analytical/decision making skills, problem solving/trouble shooting skills and oral and written presentation and communication skills are necessary.

KSAs can ordinarily be acquired by: Must be Board-certified in psychiatry and should have significant administrative experience in a managed care organization. Experience in a public behavioral health system is a plus. Familiarity with the child and Family Team practices, Arizona 12 Principles, the Recovery model, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, dual Diagnosis treatment, Assertive Community Treatment, and other recognized best practices is necessary.

To Apply for DHS and State Hospital jobs you must apply on-line, go to www.azstatejobs.gov/internal, click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered in this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, Az for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins

The Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation(s) during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 542-1085 by the "APPLY BY" date of this announcement to request an accommodation(s) or an alternative format for this announcement.
AHS005699AHO

Health Education Coordinator II - UT Austin, TX

2008-02-13T11:18:00.000-08:00

Health Education Coordinator II

University Health Services at the University of Texas at Austin is accepting applications for a Health Education Coordinator (Alcohol & Drug). The purpose of the position is to provide leadership, planning, implementation,and evaluation to a comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse prevention program for The University of Texas student body. Essential functions include:
* Use evidence-based practices, primary prevention, environmental change and behavioral change strategies to plan prevention activities
* Coordinate the work of the Alcohol Task Force
* Create, provide, and coordinate population-level interventions, smallgroup programs, risk management programs, classes, trainings, socialmarketing/social norms campaigns, screening events, and awareness events
* Coordinate the Alcohol and Drug Peer Education Program
* Conduct and supervise early intervention activities for at-risk students.

Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of health promotion theory and practice are essential. Extensive knowledge of currentand emerging college health issues is also essential. Experience providing alcohol and drug prevention and education to college students is strongly preferred. Experience leading a campus or community coalition is also preferred.

Master's degree in health education/health promotion, publichealth, social work, psychology or other health-related field and two yearsof work experience in substance abuse prevention on a college campus are required. CHES certification preferred.

To view the complete job posting or to apply for the position, please visit:http://www.utexas.edu/hr/jobs/index.html, click on "Job Search", and enter the posting number in the top left corner. Posting # 080211011533

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran's status,or sexual orientation.

Executive Director - MA Public Health Association

2008-02-12T15:02:00.000-08:00

Massachusetts Public Health Association
Executive Director

Organizational Summary

The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is a private, not for profit, statewide membership organization advancing health and social justice through advocacy, education, community organizing and coalition leadership.

Our mission is to improve the public’s health, promote the establishment of health care as a human right and secure optimal community, personal and environmental health.

Our focus is on preventing injury and disease and promoting the health of all people and communities, particularly those vulnerable to disparities in health status because of race, ethnicity, gender, age and income.

Established in 1879, MPHA is one of the largest and most effective state affiliates of the American Public Health Association (APHA).

We are the preeminent public health education and advocacy organization in Massachusetts, with over 1,000 individual and organizational members. We are the only organization in the state uniting public health’s wide array of constituencies and disciplines under one ‘umbrella’ to address public health issues on an interdisciplinary basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

· 8 plus years senior management experience required including proven fundraising skills (private and public) budget and financial management, staff supervision, as well as successful work experience in community organizing and advocacy.
· Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
· Proven leadership in and knowledge of the Massachusetts public health system.
· Experience in the analysis of health issues and public health policy development a plus.
· Proven communication skills including conference presentations or other professional materials desired.
· A successful candidate will have experience in building and expanding organizational memberships.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply by submitting a letter of interest describing your experience in each of the following areas:

Leadership and Management including staff development, personnel management, analysis and problem solving;

Institutional Development and Fundraising from private and public sources. Please include experience with individual and major donor campaigns, foundation grants, special events and public funding;

Collaborating with External Partners and Stakeholders;

Strategic, Financial and Project Planning and Management;

Public Speaking and Presentations.

Interested candidates are asked to please also submit a current curriculum vitae along with at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Application materials will be accepted through close of business, March 15, 2008. Please email materials to MPHA Search Committee at search@mphaweb.org.

Salary is commensurate with experience and will depend on qualifications and anticipated contribution to the organization.

MPHA is an AA/EEO employer.
People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ADHS - Health Program Manager II (Nutrition)

2008-02-12T09:35:00.000-08:00

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER II
Division of Public Health Services/Bureau of USDA Nutrition Programs
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Location: 150 N. 18TH Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona
Grade: 21
Class Code: ACV73192
Requisition No: DHSRXM41327
Salary Range: $46,061-54,069
Issue Date: January 30, 2008
Apply By: February 25, 2008 (Revised)

The Position: Interprets USDA and State rules and regulations and provides technical assistance to USDA Programs’ local agency contractors on their implementation. Assists with the development of the annual WIC State Plan. Prepares and submits reports to USDA regarding assigned areas. Conducts site visits of assigned contract agencies to train, monitor, and provide technical assistance, feedback, and guidance on program eligibility, outreach, nutrition assessment, nutrition education activities, documentation and customer services. Monitors budget. Activities, and contract compliance of assigned local agencies. Designs, develops, implements, evaluates and updates curricula related to Federal and State nutrition and health programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of Federal, State and professional standards for nutrition, training, and healthcare as related to nutrition programs.
Ability to understand and implement local, state and federal laws and regulations for nutrition and health programs.
Knowledge of current concepts of effective nutrition and health delivery programs.
Knowledge in writing nutrition and health-based research, analysis and evaluation.
Skill in working with agencies and community organizations.
Skill in contract and budget management
Skill in comprehensive nutritional assessments to include, anthropometric measurements and hematological testing.
Ability to verbally communicate clearly and effectively in one-on-one and group settings to instruct and/or resolve compliance issues.
Skill in the use of computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.
Selective Preferences:
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or nutrition related degree.
Registered Dietitian highly preferred
Graduate degree in nutrition, curriculum development and training
Fluency in Spanish desired.

To Apply for DHS and State Hospital jobs you must apply on-line, go to www.azstatejobs.gov, click “Search for Jobs”. Type DHS in the search field, press enter and self-nominate for the position(s) of interest. The Human Resources Office will only accept resumes that have been entered in this website – resumes sent directly by mail or e-mail to Human Resources will no longer be accepted. Computers will be available at Arizona Department of Administration, 100 N. 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ for building a resume; DHS will also have one available for walk-ins. If you have any questions, please call the Human Resources office at 602 542-1085.

The Department of Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provides a Tobacco-Free Campus.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Arizona Department of Health Services will make reasonable accommodation(s) during any and all phases of the selection process for individuals with a disability and/or make this announcement available in an alternative format. Please contact the Staffing Unit at 542-1085 by the "APPLY BY" date of this announcement to request an accommodation(s) or an alternative format for this announcement.
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