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Prevention Specialist - Program Coordinator (DOH/PHD/PCHB #56824)

New Mexico Department of Health
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Salary

$24.88 - $37.32 Hourly

$51,755 - $77,633 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C6

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is one of the executive branch agencies of the State of New Mexico. Our mission is to ensure health equity, we work with our partners to promote health and well-being and improve health outcomes for all people in New Mexico.

The Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program is a Public Health Program within the Population and Community Health Bureau (PCHB) of the New Mexico Department of Health.

Why does the job exist?

The position is responsible for working with health systems and community organizations to help reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in New Mexico.

How does it get done?

The Program Coordinator works closely with the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program Manager to strategically plan and implement activities to meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) objectives related to high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The ability to write CDC funding applications and reports; develop, monitor, and evaluate contractual agreements; develop and maintain relationships with and recruit community/clinical partners; and gather and interpret data is required. The Program Coordinator must also perform public speaking to a wide variety of audiences about, but not limited to, risk factors for heart disease and prevention/management strategies. The position works with other programs in the Population and Community Health Bureau to reduce the burden of chronic disease in New Mexico.

Who are the customers?

Health Systems, community organizations, populations at risk for cardiovascular disease, and the general public.

Ideal Candidate

  • Knowledge of New Mexico health systems. Established relationships with health systems preferred.
  • Experience creating and delivering outreach materials including power point presentations, excel spreadsheets, graphs, and reports.
  • Experience developing prevention education, intervention programs, and preparation of grant applications.
  • CHES preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's Degree and two (2) years of experience program administration or project management in areas related to the purpose of the position. Any combination of education and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Work in an office cubicle setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VTD) and extensive personal computer and phone usage.

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Agency Contact Information: Sara Tolbert (505) 414-2118 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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