Program Coordinator

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Nicotine Use Prevention and Control (NUPAC) Program is a program within the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) that serves to provide education, prevention, and cessation services on nicotine and commercial tobacco use. NUPAC is housed within the Population & Community Health Bureau (PCHB). PCHB advances the health of New Mexicans through a variety of programs and initiatives that address chronic disease prevention and management, oral health, increasing access to healthcare services through provider recruitment and retention and of clinical providers, supporting Community Health Workers/Community Health Representatives and by enhancing the delivery of clinical and behavioral services through School-Based Health Centers.

The New Mexico Department of Health advances health equity by working with partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico. The Population and Community Health Bureau works to improve access to quality healthcare by providing collaborative leadership and resources to healthcare and community organizations.

• Bachelor's degree in health education, community health, public health, or other health-related field of study. Master's degree a plus.
• Experience in and knowledge of public health principles and approaches.
• Moderate to advanced writing skills for a variety of audiences. Experience in grant writing a plus.
• Moderate to advanced public speaking skills; advance writing skills for a variety of audiences.
• Experience working towards achieving health equity in priority populations, including tribal communities

Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

This position exists to engage and educate diverse communities to prevent nicotine use, especially among youth; build partnerships, promote cessation resources, and support equitable public health efforts through outreach, education and advocacy.

Key responsibilities of this position include education and outreach to communities, community organizations, state agency programs, health councils, and other interested stakeholders across New Mexico; provide support to the southeast region of New Mexico and other regions, as needed; using evidence-based programs and initiatives to advance health equity; promoting and communicating NUPAC and NMDOH's initiatives; developing and negotiating scopes of work for contracts supporting efforts of the program;

monitoring and providing oversight of contracted activities to ensure deliverables are completed within the timeline specified; providing technical assistance and support to contractors and stakeholders to enhance implementation of programs and services.

All New Mexico residents, community coalitions, health councils, program contractors and partners, public health professionals, health care professionals, community organizations, stakeholders, and other state agencies.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Work is performed in a local office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Some travel will be required.

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Agency Contact Information:
Chelsey Meyer,

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This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.