Program Coordinator, Vital Statistics Improvement

NAPHSIS is seeking a Program Coordinator to support its grants, contracts, and programs in our Vital Statistics Improvement office. This position will require a special emphasis on research, documentation, and writing skills, as well as proven abilities to faciliate telephone and in-person meetings involving participants from other associations, government agencies, and NAPHSIS members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional support for NAPHSIS programs, including performing analysis, writing, and project coordination.

• Provide comprehensive support to various working groups, coordinate meetings, logistics, write minutes, reports and other program support activities as assigned.

• Organize and facilitate sharing of information and ideas among outside organizations and NAPHSIS members and staff on a variety of virtual platforms.

• Conduct literature reviews and other types of research to inform the development of improved methods, policies and procedures.

• Support grant and contract cycle including activity tracking, progress and summary reporting and compliance with federal and/or contract guidelines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Master's degree preferred. Preference will be given to those fields with courses that emphasize research and writing.

• Three to five years of relevant work experience. Preference will be given to persons with experience in Public Health in an association or government setting.

• Excellent speaking and business writing skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work well collaboratively.

• Ability to focus on details and the big picture.

• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service.

• Being proactive; able to anticipate needs of stakeholders.

• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Traits/Skills:

• Experience with one or more data systems related to public health or health care.

• Experience with producing social media content in a professional setting, including blog writing and sharing professional content using platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

• Experience with writing grants and/or business proposals.

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.

Extroverted, proactive individuals with excellent organizational skills strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please email resume, cover letter, and a one page writing sample (excerpts are acceptable) to Shawna Webster, Chief Operating Officer at NAPHSIS:swebster@naphsis.org no later than September 26th, 2014.