Job Summary

The Reproductive Health Program Coordinator provides oversight of reproductive health services and programs. This position increases knowledge of reproductive health services and access to contraceptives and family planning resources through outreach, educational programs and materials, and distribution of contraceptives. The program coordinator will look to increase access to a variety of health services for state or other preventative screening and early detection programs and education and care management as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists in pre-award activities including proposal and work plan preparation and budget development for a variety of reproductive health and/or health screening programs. These programs currently include but may not be limited to:
Title X and SRHI
EWM/STI Prevention state programs
Men’s and Women’s Health grant
Title V program funding
Formally and informally assesses the family planning and preventive reproductive health service needs of individuals and communities served for future outreach, process or program development.
Assures monitoring and completion of Title X work plans and budgetary compliance associated to the programs assigned.
Maintains program records and is responsible for the production of all reports on program activities, accomplishments, and challenges including program statistics, evaluation, and demographic data and ensures timely submission of program reports to funding sources.
Serves as primary contact to interface with grantors and contractor representatives on behalf of Midtown. Represents the agency in a professional manner but understands and advocates for the interests of Midtown and its patients to reach mutually beneficial arrangements and expectations.
Develops and implements, in conjunction with appropriate agency administration, Title X and other required/needed policies, internal process improvement strategies and staff training to reflect program compliance and/or best practices for services. Ensures staff and providers are kept up to date with Title X and other policy changes. Assures accurate tracking of training.
Serves as a community liaison for programs assigned as part of a coordinated community outreach effort to increase access of target and other populations to Midtown. Develops and maintains community partnerships to promote access to contraceptives, family planning resources, and preventive health services.
Plans and delivers innovative and age-appropriate reproductive education programs and materials in northeast Nebraska at locations that are convenient to the target population especially as it relates to varied grant targeted service population.
Ability to perform screening tests and provide treatment within scope of practice and in adherence to MHC standing orders as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Duties 1 through 9 are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job. All other job duties are secondary functions.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Ability to efficiently carry out Midtown Health’s Center mission statement and comply with its policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and the public and to be able to demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information in accordance to HIPAA regulations.
Ability to comply with all occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Ability to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address clinic’s needs.
Ability to interpret oral and written instructions and do appropriate follow-up.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Must have exceptional time management and organizational skills.
Ability to constructively participate in quality improvement efforts.
Ability to actively participate in marketing and outreach activities when requested and emergency response events when required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) verbal and written skills highly desired.
Ability to navigate EHR and communicable disease reporting systems
Ability to engage individuals and/or groups; experience in public speaking.
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills in one-on-one and group situations and using the telephone.
Must have knowledge of community resources and the ability to assess the need for referral.

Education And Experience, Licensure And Certification

Nursing degree or bachelor’s degree in health education or related field preferred.
Two years program management experience in a community health setting preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to utilize own transportation for work purposes.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Requires frequent bending, stooping, or stretching.
Ability to reach by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.
Vision and hearing within normal parameters to perform job requirements.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work varied and extended hour scheduling as requested including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
Ability to work in a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.
Ability to travel throughout northeast Nebraska.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Midtown Health Center is an equal opportunity employee and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran.

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