Public Health Consultant 13 - Vision Program Coordinator
State of Michigan
Full-time
On-site
Lansing, Michigan, United States
$2,872.80 - $4,132.80 USD yearly
Consulting
Job Description
- ***This position is being reposted to obtain more applications. If you've applied for this specific position, you do not need to reapply to be considered and your application is still active.***
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
The Vision Program Coordinator provides leadership for and management of the statewide Preschool and School-aged Vision Screening Program which reaches every public, private and charter school in every county in Michigan. The individual in this position is the lead public health and program consultant and holds exclusive responsibility for a highly complex, statewide program which screens approximately 1,200,000 children each year in public, private and charter school settings. This individual is responsible for statewide planning for vision health, development of program policies and procedures, evaluations, monitoring, budget development and oversight, sub-recipient monitoring and program data collection and reporting relative to this program. Additionally, the Vision Program Coordinator provides direct trainings for local agencies’ technicians (including local health departments, Head Starts, and other preschool programs) and directs the work of contractual consultants who assist in the provision of technical monitoring and evaluation, and on-site consultation to vision program coordinators and technicians throughout the state. The Vision Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of annual coordinator and technician professional development meetings and workshops, maintains effective working relationships with professional organizations and Institute of Higher Education regarding issues of vision health, and develops up-to-date manuals and policies that reflect current best practices in vision health. This position is the sole recognized resource for preschool and school aged vision screenings and consults with the public, other state departments, and local organizations on vision health issues and concerns. This position develops and implements research studies to assure accuracy and effectiveness of the Michigan Vision battery of testing procedures.
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To be considered for this position you must:- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- Attach the required writing sample if applicable.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience
- EducationPossession of a master's degree in public health, health communication, health services administration, community development, urban planning, population and health sciences, international studies, political science, health policy or a public health related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master's degree in social work; master's degree in counseling; master’s degree in education or special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master’s degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration.ExperienceFour years of professional experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including two years equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11 or one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant 12.
Additional Requirements and Information
Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut St, Lansing MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. This position is expected to work remotely (but it subject to change at management's discretion).
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
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