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Statewide Oral Health Coalition
Director
Oral Health Kansas (OHK) is seeking an Executive Director to manage
and direct this growing, statewide 200 member coalition and non-profit
organization. The Director is responsible for and manages the
development, implementation, and administration of programs and
initiatives that position Kansas as a leader in oral health education,
prevention and treatment. Demonstrated 3 to 5 years non-profit
organization management experience with advocacy and/or public
awareness and education efforts preferred. Strong organizational
and management skills are required along with experience in grant
writing and administration.
OHK offers a competitive compensation
and benefits package.
If interested, send cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to:
Oral Health Kansas
Attention: Application Review Committee
800 SW Jackson St., Ste. 1120
Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: 785.235.6039
Fax: 785.233.5564
Or email to:
info@oralhealthkansas.org
Website:
www.oralhealthkansas.org
Sedgwick County
Worksite Wellness Coordinator
This position will be available AFTER January 1, 2009.
Provides a comprehensive worksite wellness program
for all County employees. Tobacco, nutrition, and physical activity
will be addressed via Wellness Classes, Challenges, and incentive-based
programmatic efforts.
Essential Job Functions:
-Implement worksite wellness activities for County employees in
accordance with best practices
-Utilize data collection methods as appropriate program objectives
-Fulfill expectations for timely completion of reports, budgets,
and other requests
-Participate in trainings that enhances staff capacity to implement
a comprehensive worksite wellness program for the County
-Provide initiative in program planning (e.g., preparation of
lesson plans and curricula, research methods such as literature
searches, timeline construction for completion)
-Participate and provide technical assistance to Sedgwick County
Wellness Committee
-Coordinate and utilize wide variety of communication methods
and techniques in providing health information to employees to
improve health
-Become proficient in communicating health information and health
education needs
-Represent the Health Department at community, State, and National
events as required
-Select and manage effective resource materials for dissemination
-Evaluate annually the effectiveness of worksite wellness program
for all County employees
-Demonstrate competency in program planning (e.g.; preparation
of lesson plans and curricula, research methods such as literature
searches, timeline construction for completion of health education
program) for worksite wellness.
Job Standards:
-Knowledge of the principles and practices of worksite wellness
-Knowledge of public health as a discipline with specific knowledge
of comprehensive worksite wellness programs
-Knowledge of health communication methodologies
-Knowledge of the use of professional agencies, associations,
and publications in maintain current information on areas of expertise
-Knowledge of cultural competency issues as it relates to target
populations
-Knowledge of computer operations and applications
-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and
in writing
-Ability to develop and work with community agencies and organizations
-Ability to effectively listen to diverse audiences
-Ability to provide most up-to-date professional information (science-driven)
on health promotion topics specifically related to worksite wellness
Valid Kansas Drivers License
Equipment:
Computer and other office equipment
Work Environment:
Office
SALARY: $35,386/year
Valid Kansas Drivers License Required. Must meet
Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County
s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy (R#225-1999).
To apply go to www.hrepartners.com
Health Equity Project
Manager
This position will be filled AFTER January 1, 2009.
Job Objectives:
The full-time Project Manager will help establish a Lay Health
Advocate Program and increase the Center Health Equity's capacity
to: 1) Mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health
problems; 2) Inform policies and plans that support individual
and community health efforts; 3) Link people to needed personal
health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise
unavailable; 4) Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility, and quality
of personal and population-based health services; and 5) Research
for new insights and innovative solutions to health problems.
Essential Job Functions:
Develop and sustain the infrastructure for the Health Access Project
and the Lay Health Advocate Program in order to ensure the efficient
and effective operation of the program.
Conduct qualitative and quantitative research studies,
including evaluation studies.
Work cooperatively with community leaders, residents,
and other stakeholder groups to accomplish goals and objectives
of the Health Access Project, Lay Health Advocate Program, and
Center for Health Equity.
Provide oversight and direction for day-to-day operations
for the Health Access Project and the Lay Health Advocate Program.
Budget development and oversight.
Job Standards:
Masters degree in social/behavioral science or business/public/health
administration. Doctorate degree is a plus. A minimum of five
years of social services or public health experience, or any equivalent
combination of training and experience, which provides the required
knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies.
A minimum of two years of supervisory experience
is preferred, including supervising volunteers.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage community-based
projects.
Strong quantitative and computer skills.
Academic or work experience in research methods and
statistics. Experience conducting independent research.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results and strong
interpersonal communication skills.
Valid Kansas drivers license.
Equipment:
Office equipment.
Work Environment:
Office environment and work in the community.
SALARY: $43,097/year
Monday - Friday 8-5 with possible evening and weekend
hours.
1900 E. 9th Wichita KS 67214
To apply go to www.hrepartners.com
Community Health
Analyst
Job Objectives:
This professional position is responsible for program evaluation
and support of community assessment. The overall goal is to evaluate
programs and community engagement strategies in an effort to maximize
healthy outcomes and minimize risk and disease in Sedgwick County.
Reports to Community Health Assessment Coordinator.
Essential Job Functions:
Supervises and administers maternal & child health community
assessment to include contract management, lead the Fetal Infant
Mortality Review process, and support internal program evaluation
of maternal and child health programs.
Liaison with external evaluators of federal Healthy
Start grant for the Healthy Babies program.
Coordinates, directs, and administers special projects;
monitors and controls the project (reporting, documenting and
communicating successful completion) within the limits of time
and budget.
Manage community health data, administer surveys,
evaluate results and prepare both:
Detailed, statistical reports and
Health data translated for general public consumers.
Represents the department/program as required; attends
meetings and may coordinate for various committees or community
programs.
Job Standards:
A bachelor s degree in public health or an equivalent degree in
a biological, medical, health science or related field including
coursework in epidemiological methods is required; master s in
public health or related field preferred. A minimum of five years
experience in public health is necessary, preferably including
community activities and administration, data-keeping, and community
assessment. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving
and computer skills are required. Any equivalent combination of
experience and training will be considered.
Valid Kansas Drivers License
Equipment:
Office equipment
Work Environment:
Office
SALARY: $43,097/year
Monday - Friday 8-5
1530 S. Oliver Suite 270 Wichita KS 67218
Valid Kansas Drivers License Required. Must meet
Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County
s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy (R#225-1999).
This position may be filled or closed to further
application without notice.
Sedgwick County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate
in its programs or services provided to the general public, including
employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability,
veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation to the application, interview,
or pre-employment testing process should notify the Human Resources
Departmental Coordinator:
Lindsey Mahoney
Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator
Phone: (316) 660-7052 or TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777)
Email: Lmahoney@sedgwick.gov
510 N. Main, Suite 306
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Sedgwick County will prohibit the hiring of spouses
and/or immediate family members within the same department, but
not within the County structure.
Immediate family and family of the employee s spouse
shall be considered husband, wife, son, step-son, son-in-law,
daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in law, brother, step-brother,
brother-in law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, mother, step-mother,
mother-in law, father, step-father, father-in-law, grandchildren,
grandparents and grandparents-in-law.
To apply please go to www.hrepartners.com
TB Control Program
Supervisor
Job Objectives:
This position is responsible for directing the Tuberculosis Control
Program of the Sedgwick County Health Department for the protection
of the public from infectious tuberculosis.
Essential Job Functions:
Coordinates program activities with state and local agencies for
the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Provides direct supervision to program staff as required
Participates clinically as needed for the management of those
with active disease or those high risk with infection to assure
treatment
Manages program grant and local budgets
Responds to the community regarding tuberculosis education, surveillance,
diagnosis and treatment as necessary.
Job Standards:
-Minimum required-Bachelor s Degree from an accredited college
in a health related field plus three years of public health experience
with two years as a supervisor.
-Preferred-Registered Nurse with a valid Kansas nursing license.
Masters degree in public health or related field. Proficiency
in a second language a plus.
-Equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered.
-Maintain current CPR certification. Will maintain a valid Kansas
Driver's License.
Equipment:
Clinical and office tools.
Work Environment:
Clinic/Office
Salary: $49,804
Monday - Friday 8-5 with occasional evening and weekend hours.
1900 E. 9th Wichita KS 67214
Valid Kansas Drivers License Required. Must meet
Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County
s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy (R#225-1999).
This position may be filled or closed to further
application without notice.
Sedgwick County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate
in its programs or services provided to the general public, including
employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability,
veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Applicants
requiring reasonable accommodation to the application, interview,
or pre-employment testing process should notify the Human Resources
Departmental Coordinator:
Lindsey Mahoney
Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator
Phone: (316) 660-7052 or TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777)
Email: Lmahoney@sedgwick.gov
510 N. Main, Suite 306
Wichita, Kansas 67203
Sedgwick County will prohibit the hiring of spouses
and/or immediate family members within the same department, but
not within the County structure.
Immediate family and family of the employee s spouse
shall be considered husband, wife, son, step-son, son-in-law,
daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in law, brother, step-brother,
brother-in law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, mother, step-mother,
mother-in law, father, step-father, father-in-law, grandchildren,
grandparents and grandparents-in-law.
Please apply at: www.hrepartners.com
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