What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Equity Program Specialist (4829006) position at State of Missouri?
Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City MO 65109
Why you’ll love this position:
If you are interested in improving the health outcomes of Missouri’s racial and ethnic minority communities, you will love being a team member of the Office of Minority Health and Health Equity. The Office of Minority Health and Health Equity is focused on providing support for health improvement initiatives for the purpose of eliminating or reducing health disparities and advancing health equity in Missouri.
What you’ll do:
- Assist in ensuring the statutory requirements of 192.083 RSMo are met.
- Assist in providing support to health improvement initiatives for the purpose of eliminating or reducing health disparities and advancing health equity in Missouri.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to promote health equity and reduce health disparities among Missouri’s underserved populations.
- Represent DHSS with other organizations, coalitions, committees, and groups working to promote health equity and reduce health disparities amongst Missouri’s minority populations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs and materials designed to reduce the incidence of disease in minority, urban, rural, and underserved communities.
- Assist in the development and implementation of the Missouri Health Improvement Plan, State Health Assessment and the Division and Departmental strategic plans, when needed.
- Assist in the department’s efforts towards obtaining and maintaining accreditation.
- Prepare reports, action plans, timeliness, public presentations, and other written and oral communication.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 4 or more years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
If you have questions about this position please contact:
If you have questions about this position please contact Alicia Jenkins at Alicia.Jenkins@health.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-6431.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
