Public Health Program Manager I - Communications Manager

at State of Vermont in Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Job Description

​​​​​​The Public Health Program Manager I - Communications, manages and oversees public health information and communication systems and resources and assists with identifying and providing public health training within the Division of Local Health. The main duties include developing and implementing communication plans, acting as an advisor and supporting district office and public health program projects, elevating examples of Local Health's contributions to public health in Vermont, developing and/or editing communication products, maintaining division webpages and social media accounts, coordinating the work of division web and social media editors, and promoting and integrating health equity and accessibility strategies into communication efforts. The Public Health Program Manager I will also assist with developing and training a diverse public health workforce in communications and public health practice, among other responsibilities. We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce, and strive to offer a supportive, professionally challenging, and healthy workplace to our employees.  

Examples of work include: 

Consulting with staff to identify how and when to utilize communications strategies to support or enhance public health practices 

Maintaining division's Microsoft SharePoint sites and Teams and related content libraries 

Maintaining division webpages and creating a web communication plan  

Developing and disseminating division news (internal and external), ensuring information positively represents who we are and what we do 

Designing, writing, and/or editing reports, publications, presentations, data briefs, factsheets, flyers, and more 

Contributing to strategic planning, priority setting, and emerging issues, including assessing communication or other gaps in programming or service provision through best practice public health strategies   

Leading communication activities related to improving health equity, including overseeing interpretation and translation processes  

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve the equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well-being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters.  The Division of Local Health is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strength, assets, and values.  The Division of Local Health is committed to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices as we work towards the elimination of health and health care disparities.  

TELEWORK 
The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment which combines both in person and remote work.  Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with the business needs of the unit and complies with State of Vermont policy. We believe a hybrid work environment promotes autonomy and allows for increased flexibility and greater work/life balance. 
 
MISSION

Promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies. 

VISION

All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well-being.    

VALUES 

• Equity: We aim to center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression in our programs and policies, our approach to collaboration, and how we build and nurture our workforce.      

• Collaboration: We engage with staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.  

• Inclusion: We support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued, trusted, and able to be their authentic selves.  

• Harmony: We endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment that allows employees to care for themselves, their families, and the people they serve.  

• Data: We strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in the collection, analysis, sharing and use of data.

Duties are performed in both a standard office and field settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. Stress may be anticipated in dealing with emotional situations involving application of programs, especially in dealing with families and in the allocation of program resources.