Job Opening - Special Projects Coordinator - Filled

Job Opening - Grant Funded until June 2023 

POSITION: Special Projects Coordinator 

AGENCY: Highland County Health Department 

DEPARTMENT: Administration 

LOCATIONS: 1487 N. High Street Suite 400 Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 

HOURS: Full Time, Part Time possible depending on candidate and circumstances. 

INTRODUCTION: The Highland County Health Department is looking for a person to support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, administrative activities of the health department, grant management efforts in a variety of areas, and other project management efforts. We need a person who can think on their feet, make independent decisions, and develop project plans with limited input. This person must be a very clear communicator and comfortable with all types of standard office technologies. This is an incredibly challenging time to be in public health, and we are looking for a candidate who can help our health department meet those challenges. 

JOB DUTIES: Support office operations, provide administrative support to a variety of projects, provide direct customer service, represent the health department at community meetings, develop project plans and proposals, manage various aspects of state and federal grants, and other provide project management type activities. Position will work in environmental health, nursing, and administrative divisions. Position will include work in public health accreditation, workforce development, COVID-19 response, emergency management and planning, fiscal management, health education, staffing support for all work areas, and other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or higher degree preferred. Experience in office operations support, project management, healthcare operations, or related activities. Must be very proficient with technology, including cloud based document management, Microsoft Suite programs (especially excel), email communications, and other technology platforms. POSTING PERIOD: This notice is being posted for a period of time not less than seven (7) consecutive calendar days beginning January 18, 2022. 

PAY: Dependent on Qualifications 

TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to Jared Warner, Health Commissioner, Highland County Health Department, 1487 N High Street Suite 400, Hillsboro Ohio 45133 or email to jwarner @ highlandcountyhealth.org. 

POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED UNTIL JUNE 31, 2023, WITH POTENTIAL FOR EXTENSION BASED ON FUNDING AVAILABILITY. THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO A POST-OFFER DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK (BCI).