Public health Jobs in Rochester, NY

Job Description : Responsibilities

The Public Health Program Nurse (PHPN) will work to improve the health of Western New York communities by providing training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical guidance on community health services to local health departments, community-based organizations, and other community partners within the 17 counties of Western New York. The PHPN will monitor public health data, contribute to the identification of public health issues, contribute to strategies to promote health equity programming, and evaluate activities implemented. The PHPN will facilitate enhanced collaboration and coordination between Community Health programs, providers, and other key stakeholders to improve health outcomes for infants, children, adolescents, and adults. The PHPN will work to improve the health of communities by providing training, technical assistance, resources, guidance, and clinical guidance to local health departments, community-based organizations, and other community partners regarding health education and health promotion activities including implementation of the Prevention Agenda and implementation of the Chronic Disease Action Plan. The PHPN may participate in public health emergency response activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND four years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health related program; OR an Associate’s degree in Nursing AND a license and current registration as a professional registered nurse in NYS AND six years of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health related program. A Master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of experience planning, evaluating, or administering health services or teaching in a health related program.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with family health and / or chronic disease activities including maternal, child, and reproductive public health services; and prevention and control activities related to cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and / or asthma. Experience in oversight and evaluation of public health and preventive health programs, as well as promoting public health messages. Experience supervising staff. Experience managing multiple tasks, developing, and delivering educational materials, coordinating training activities, and contributing on policy development. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with computer-based software packages such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.