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Public Health Advisor at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Fitchburg State University · Consumer Services
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As a Public Health Advisor, you will: Lead chronic disease prevention and control programs by planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based initiatives that address population health priorities, improve health outcomes, and support national public health objectives. Provide technical assistance and program oversight to recipients, partners, and stakeholders by monitoring program performance, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, and recommending strategies to strengthen chronic disease prevention efforts. Analyze public health data and evaluate program effectiveness to identify trends, measure outcomes, and inform policy, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement for chronic disease initiatives. Develop and maintain partnerships with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, healthcare, academic, and community organizations to coordinate chronic disease activities, promote best practices, and advance public health priorities. Qualifications WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Basic Requirement: Have experience that provided: Knowledge of organizational, operational, and programmatic concepts and practices applied by public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations engaged in public health or other health-related activities. Knowledge of the methods, processes, and techniques used to develop and deliver public health or health-related programs in State and local settings. Knowledge of a specialized public health program. Knowledge of, and skill in, the application of administrative or analytical methods and techniques necessary for working within the framework of a public health or related organization and carrying out specific program functions. Skill in oral and written communications, gathering and conveying information, making oral presentations, and preparing reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following: Managing grants and cooperative agreements for chronic disease programs, monitored recipient performance, and ensured compliance with federal requirements. Analyzing chronic disease data to measure program performance and support evidence-based decision-making. Representing the organization in public health partnerships, coordinating chronic disease initiatives and providing technical recommendations to decision makers stakeholders. Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.