Public Health Program 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.
*** THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING AUGUST 2028.
****** The first review of applications will be on 12/19/2025.
*** The Pima County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Program Coordinator to support community wellness through leadership within the Community Mental Health and Addiction Division. This position will focus on managing deliverables and activities under the Overdose Data to Action grant while leading the Public Health Peer Navigation team in data-driven strategies that address overdose trends across the  this role, the coordinator will guide and supervise Public Health Navigators, develop grant-aligned goals and objectives, monitor program performance, and ensure contract and performance milestones are met.

The position will utilize harm reduction, linkage to care, stigma reduction, person-centered approaches, and community education to strengthen the county’s public health response and improve outcomes for high-risk populations.

As the Public Health Program Coordinator you will also serve as a key community liaison, cultivating strong relationships, collaborating with partner organizations, participating in public education efforts, and helping develop data-informed materials and outreach campaigns. This position reports directly to the Public Health Program Manager I and requires strong analytical, strategic, and project management skills to balance multiple initiatives.
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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:

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.):
*** Minimum one (1) year of experience with leadership, supervision, and coaching a team.
* Minimum two (2) years of experience with working at a behavioral health or harm reduction agency doing the…