Public Health Project Coordinator

Public Health Project Coordinator

The Public Health Project Coordinator, under general supervision, works with a team that includes the Division Administrator, Project Leaders, and Program Managers to ensure the Health Department achieves its strategic objectives and key results in alignment with its mission : to improve the health and quality of life of Detroiters through innovative public health policy, programs, and partnerships. The Project Coordinator supports division leadership in implementing programs and services to best meet the public health needs of the community. Duties and responsibilities include program coordination and implementation, daily operations, and communications.

Program Implementation

• Implement division programs within the strategic framework of the department alongside the Division of Special Projects.

Team Development

Quality Improvement

Other

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field, with two years experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project coordination and implementation. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position.

Evaluation Plan

Additional points may be awarded for :

Employment Benefits

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following :

Health

Insurance

Paid Time Off

Other Leave Benefits

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.

Retirement Benefits

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after : Completion of thirty (30) years of service; - At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or - At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service. In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply); - An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service; Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

Advancement Opportunities

Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.