Program Specialist (Non-Profit) jobs in Carson City, NV

Health Program Specialist I – Outbreak Coordinator

This is a full-time contract position in Carson City with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health’s Immunization Section. Work will be performed in Carson City.

· Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm

· 40 hours per week

· Must have reliable mode of transportation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a health science, behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and two years of health-related experience which included researching, collecting, and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols, and procedures, providing health education services to target groups or the general public, and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (required upon applying)

Must know how to use a computer, operate Microsoft Office products. Must have the ability to receive, review and process a variety of documents according to established guidelines, policies, regulations and timelines.

Duties

· Coordinate and conduct outbreak response vaccine planning activities;

· Serve as lead point of contact for information sharing with stakeholders on outbreak response activities;

· Collect and assess NV WebIZ vaccine coverage data to identify areas at risk for an outbreak;

· Other duties as assigned

How to Apply:

E-mail your resume and three (3) professional references

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $24.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Health related: 2 years (Preferred)
• researching, collecting, and analyzing data and statistics: 2 years (Preferred)
• developing objectives, protocols, and procedures: 2 years (Preferred)
• providing health education services to target groups: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carson City, NV 89706