***This is a grant-funded position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2024***

• Provide strategic oversight and public health insight for grant activities and deliverables
• Coordinate with evaluation partners to monitor progress of grant milestones and perform quality improvement
• Serve as Liaison/POC between granting agencies, partners, and Harris County Public Health Services (HCPH)
• Approve grant spending and coordinate with Finance Team and project managers for budget oversight
• Design public health activities to meet grant objectives and coordinate with managers and staff across the OESED division and HCPH offices/divisions
• Prepare and share workplan and performance updates for funding agencies on behalf of HCPHS. Other duties as assigned, including special tasks involved in responding to an emergency event 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration, Public Health or related field.

• At least two (2) years of extensive administrative experience with one of those years in grant and/or program management experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software including 365 programs.
• Thorough understanding of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely organized and meticulous with details.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare budgets and financial grant reports, statements and/or projections.
• Ability to be discreet with personal information that may be needed for some grants such as employee salaries or upcoming projects.
• Ability to supervise team members effectively to promote productive, efficient, and high quality work products.

• Understands the organizational mission
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

• Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs

• Ability to adapt to change

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
• Uses sound judgment
• Self-motivated
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing 

• This is a Full-Time | Grant Funded position
• Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department or task requirements

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

• Harris County Public Health: Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Emerging Diseases - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas 77002.