Public Health Program Associate (4807047)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Public Health Program Associate position in the Bureau of Communicable Disease Control and Prevention (BCDCP) is an important member of a knowledgeable team of professionals working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The primary role of BCDCP is to conduct surveillance and response activities for the prevention and control of communicable diseases. Join our team if you are interested in an exciting and rewarding career aimed at supporting the promotion and protection of Missourians' health.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Coordinate requests, distribution of resources, documentation and invoicing for the Tuberculosis Elimination Program's Diagnostic Services Provider and Incentives and Enablers programs.
• Respond to requests from medical providers and local public health agencies for services.
• Utilize word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other relevant computer applications to document requests, invoices, budgets, and expenditures.
• Serve as the BCDCP Training Coordinator by assisting in the scheduling, registration, and post training evaluations for all BCDCP lead trainings.
• Assist team members with office operations, including mail services and printing.
• Assist in the coordination of the TB Elimination Programs Cohort Review meetings.
• Represent the program with exemplary customer service and professional phone etiquette.
• Collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and epidemiologists.
• Maintain supply inventories.

Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree
• Four or more years of office experience may be substituted for a Bachelor degree, billing experience preferred.
• Well organized and the ability to pay attention to detail.
• Public Speaking ability

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Traci Hadley, TraciHadley@health.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.