Senior Specialist

A resume and cover letter is required when applying for this position.

Introduction:

The mission of the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) is to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. PHAB is the accrediting body for Tribal, state, local, and territorial governmental public health departments in the U.S. Accreditation provides a means for a public health department to identify performance improvement opportunities, to improve management, develop leadership, and improve relationships with members of the community. PHAB is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (IDEA) and is on an ongoing journey to build an inclusive and welcoming organization.

Position Summary:

The Senior Specialist’s main responsibility will be implementing PHAB’s technical assistance services and programs. This will include developing new products and services, providing direct technical assistance and training, and conducting continuous needs assessment to ensure products and services stay relevant to the field in aiding health departments and public health systems in public health transformation efforts. The Senior Specialist will engage customers from individual health departments and state-based public health systems and support implementation of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant TA. Examples of areas of work include, but are not limited to, developing new templates and workshops for accreditation readiness support; engaging with 21st Century Learning Community members to support adoption of PHAB’s tools to support transformation; and delivering trainings on the Foundational Public Health Services.

The Senior Specialist will participate in the equity-based strategic goals of the unit to meet PHAB’s organizational strategic priorities.

Position Responsibilities:

Develop new and enhance existing products and services

• Initiate and lead strategic partnerships that drive organizational growth and innovation, enhance programmatic impact, and align with the PHAB's mission and goals.
• Engage directly with health departments and systems to build relationships and understand needs
• Develop new products and services in collaboration with other units to meet health department needs
• Provide responsive technical assistance in assigned topic areas and implement proactive technical assistance
• Lead and/or contribute to development of communications and marketing materials, including adding content to newsletters, recommending website changes, and developing and conducting presentations
• Develop and implement training and learning events (live, on demand and eLearning)
• Proactively respond to customers, anticipate their needs, and develop strategies to address them
• Generate content from conceptualization through implementation such as synthesis products, blog posts and articles, guides, fact sheets, publications, etc.
• Conduct scans and market analysis to identify trends and signals to apply to day-to-day work
• Represent PHAB in meetings, conference calls, and other activities, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Manage and implement projects

• Develop and manage complex projects, including implementing workplan activities, such as developing meeting agendas, facilitating internal and external meetings, etc.
• Proactively manage relationships and workplans with contractors and partners as appropriate
• Proactively manage and coordinate assigned projects and connections to other areas of PHAB’s work
• Develop and follow internal standard operating procedures and processes
• Oversee completion of discrete work products from other members of the team and consultants
• Identify and lead areas for improvement in PHSS processes, communications, and materials and engage in continuous quality improvement activities (CQI)
• Communicate and collaborate with various internal and external partners to share updates and progress on efforts
• Proactively conceptualize and suggest new ideas, products, and projects to pursue
• Provide staff support on other projects as the opportunity arises
• Assist in preparing materials for leadership, Board of Directors, and other staff
• Contribute to business expansion efforts, including grant writing and reporting
• Proactively contribute to business planning and implementation aligned with PHAB’s strategic plan priorities
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Advanced degree in public health or related field preferred.
• At least 3 years of practice-based work experience within the field of public health accreditation, innovation and/or systems transformation, and direct experience working in or collaboratively with governmental public health organizations is strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of public health practice, innovation, transformation, public health accreditation and recognition, Foundational Public Health Services, and training and facilitation strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with external partners and/or stakeholders to develop common approaches to address complex issues in public health
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills as shown by a clear record of accomplishments in professional and technical writing, making ad hoc and planned professional presentations to many audiences.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self-directed and self-motivated
• Excellent ability to handle multiple and/or complex projects and organize materials and people to achieve outcomes within determined timelines
• Ability to practice cultural humility and active listening
• Experience in project coordination and management
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer-service, and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Excellent ability to handle multiple projects and organize materials and people to achieve outcomes within timelines
• Ability to think strategically and translate concepts into programs and products
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with peers in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel

Role Impact:

This position will contribute leadership and drive implementation to support PHAB’s Strategic goals.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

PHAB is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism (IDEA) and is engaged in intentional efforts to advance IDEA as an organization. We are committed to creating inclusive and equitable spaces that reflect our values and culture as an organization and to ensure our employees have the most positive experience as a part of PHAB.

DISTRIBUTED EMPLOYER ENVIRONMENT: The Public Health Accreditation Board’s staff currently work in a remote office environment. Employees working from home must agree to maintain a professional working environment with a dedicated workspace, including high-speed internet access. All staff are required to participate in in-person staff meetings that occur currently on a semi-annual basis for up to 5 consecutive days. These in-person staff meetings may be increased to a quarterly basis, as determined by management. Travel and related expenses for these meetings will be paid for by the employer.

VACCINATION: PHAB recommends but does not require its staff, volunteers, interns, fellows, assignees, and meeting attendees be up to date with an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccination series, including boosters. Other risk-mitigation measures, such as wearing masks in our offices or in meeting settings are also optional.

EEO STATEMENT: PHAB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.