Job Description Summary

Department - Health

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5558 - Public Health Program Coordinator

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $52,251 - $62,701 Annually
Pay Range: $52,251 - $73,151 Annually

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2028.

The Pima County Health Department Women Infants and Children (WIC) program is seeking a motivated and team-orientated IBCLC to join our team. This part-time position serves as a lead staff who provides specialized breastfeeding education to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers enrolled in the Arizona Supplemental WIC Program. In this role, you will also assists breastfeeding peer counselors with cases that extend beyond their scope of work. The ideal candidate will possess IBCLC credentials or certification, excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills. If you enjoy being a part of a diverse work group and working in a fast-paced environment, this may be the opportunity for you.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Coordinates program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure efficient execution;

• Collaborates with program managers to develop and maintain project plans and work closely to meet program goals and objectives;

• Tracks program progress, milestones, and deliverables, including grant contracts;

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data related to program performance, outcomes, and impact;

• Assists in developing data collection tools, surveys, and assessment instruments;

• Supports community outreach efforts and participates in public health education and awareness activities;

• Leads community engagement efforts, including outreach, needs assessments, and partnership development;

• Assists in budget management, expense tracking, and procurement activities;

• Identifies areas for program improvement and assists in implementing corrective actions;

• May supervise support staff and execute performance plans and individual development plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering public health program activities or providing administrative support for a program or specialized work unit.

(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Four years of experience with Pima County in Public Health Policy Analyst I, Public Health Educator I or II, Public Health Navigator, Public Health Program Specialist or related professional administrative or public health program classifications as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. 

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):  

• Current certification as an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

• Minimum six (6) months experience supporting breastfeeding dyads.

• Minimum six (6) months experience in a maternal/child or clinical setting, including the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.