Population Health Improvement Coordinator

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** Job Description Summary
** Department - Health#
** Job Description
**** OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5558 - Public Health Program Coordinator
**** Salary Grade: 11
**** Pay Range:
**** Hiring Range: $54,142 - $64,958 Annually
**** Pay Range: $54,142 - $75,774 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.
*** The first review of applications will be on 11/28/2025.
*** The Pima County Health Department is seeking a highly motivated Population Health Improvement Coordinator to support key strategic initiatives that advance the health and well-being of our community. This position will support major efforts under the Healthy Pima initiative, including the Community Health Improvement Plan and Healthy Pima Indicators project, while driving data-to-action programming and encouraging innovative approaches that improve population health outcomes.

This position will work closely with department leadership, community partners, stakeholders, and residents to identify and address public health challenges through shared measurement and collective strategies. The role also supports the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), accreditation activities, and ongoing performance and quality improvement efforts, while contributing research and analysis for the Public Health Policy team.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in qualitative data, community engagement, and data-informed planning. This position serves as a resource across the department and in the community, guiding decision making and supporting collaborative program planning and intervention development throughout Pima County. Join us in shaping a healthier community.
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* 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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* ** 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.)*
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* ** 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.):
*** Experience facilitating group meetings, focus groups, community forums, and working in multidisciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-sectoral partnerships.
* Experience coordinating projects and/or programs across diverse and interdisciplinary teams.
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