SR PUBLIC HLTH PROMOTION SPLST

DepartmentDepartment of HealthDivisionHealthcare Health & Allied ProfessionalsSalary$79,328.00 - $89,392.00Job ProfileJC-02762200-92 - Senior Public Health Promotion Specialist (NEARI PSA DOH)Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

Non-Standard

Restricted/Limited to Federal funding

Job Requisition NumberJR102378 SR PUBLIC HLTH PROMOTION SPLST (Open)Pay GradeC00331 AClassificationSenior Public Health Promotion SpecialistClass Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform advanced technical work involving the implementation of a statewide program of public health promotion; to assist in planning and supervising the work of a staff engaged in carrying out a public health promotion program; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is assigned in general outline and checked upon completion for results obtained and conformance with program objectives, laws, policies and accepted professional standards.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in training, supervising and reviewing the work of a staff of technical and clerical personnel engaged in a statewide public health promotion program.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To perform advanced technical work involving the implementation of a statewide program of public health promotion to reduce mortality and morbidity from major chronic and/or infectious diseases and injury through changes in attitudes, knowledge and behavior.
• To assist in the instruction, supervision and review of staff members engaged in performing various activities associated with a program of public health promotion.
• To develop and monitor a continuous and effective statewide public health promotion program utilizing, but not limited to the following: exhibit material, multi-media presentations, lectures and community grouped discussions; seminars; and professional symposia.
• To provide research and coordination in the preparation, selection, assembly and distribution of public health promotion materials, both separately and as part of a major multi-media public health promotion campaign.
• To promote and provide assistance and coordination to community agencies, professional and consumer groups and the public in familiarizing and understanding public health promotion programs of the department and in developing local public health promotion programs.
• To assist in coordinating and supervising the development of public health promotion programs addressing smoking, substance abuse, nutrition, fitness and exercise, seatbelt use, immunizations, infectious and sexually transmitted diseases and other major health risk behaviors, particularly those associated with heart disease, cancer, stroke, injury and other preventable communicable and/or chronic diseases.
• To plan, attend and give oral presentations at conferences, meetings, institutions and special promotional campaigns, as well as professional symposiums.
• To coordinate the gathering, preparation, analysis and interpretation of data and reports related to public health promotion programs, functions, activities and health risk behaviors in the population.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of public health; a thorough knowledge of public relation techniques and the ability to apply such knowledge in the performance of advanced technical work associated with the development, implementation and evaluation of public health promotion programs; a working knowledge of chronic and/or communicable diseases epidemiology; the ability to make written and oral presentations concerning a statewide program of public health promotion; the ability to assist in the instruction, supervision and review of a subordinate staff engaged in the development and implementation of a statewide public health promotion program; the ability to propose, conduct and report public health promotion research and demonstration projects in accordance with accepted principles of scientific methodology; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups and private and public agencies; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in Public Health, Public Administration or a closely related field; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a responsible position in a public or private agency involving the application of health promotion and public relations for public health programs.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

The Rhode Island Department of Health is hiring a communications specialist to serve as the main point of contact for all communications planning and projects within the Division of Environmental Health and to oversee the Division’s development and production of health communication strategies, products, and campaigns.
Responsibilities include:
- Researching and applying evidence-based public health communications strategies;
- Assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health communications campaigns;
- Developing and implementing educational materials, website content, social media content, electronic newsletters, and other related materials;
- Assisting in the management of contracts with outside communication vendors relevant to environmental communications to ensure contract deliverables are met; Assisting in development of paid and earned media activities;
- Providing communications expertise as a member of cross-agency workgroups, such as the State’s Shellfish Initiative, the Governor’s Climate Change Initiative Communications Team, and the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network’s Program Marketing and Outreach team;
- Contributing to the preparation of talking points, policy briefs, and presentations for Departmental leaders and external partners;
- Compiling, producing, and disseminating data reports to external partners, including healthcare providers;
- Developing data and program systems to track and report on performance indicators relevant to communications activities;
- Presenting environmental health topics to community and professional audiences;
- As required, attending meetings, hearings, and conferences; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience in public health communications;
- Ability to research, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based public health communications campaigns;
- Experience developing presentations and written reports tailored to specific audiences;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Experience working with and presenting data to a variety of audiences;
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products;
- Experience with email marketing programs such as MailChimp;
- Experience with social media (Facebook, X, Instagram), including comment moderation and response;
- Experience with media relations;
- Project management experience;
- Contract management experience;
- Ability to work with a team and independently;
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with attention to detail;
- Initiative to launch and complete long-term projects;
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal, external, and community-based partners;
- Experience with website and content management software and development of website content;
- Demonstrated interest in environmental health issues.Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.