Provide public health education and support policy, environment and systems changes which will positively impact the health of Reno County residents. Serve as a public health resource person for the Reno County Health Department and the Reno County community for program as assigned. Assist in grant writing and grant reporting as directed. Provide public relations/communication with other agencies, community partners, and media regarding health promotion information and activities. Stay current with health education professional information and evidence/research-informed practices. Maintain information on community organizations, stakeholders and constituency groups in order to communicate with the mobilize community members in support of project goals. Develop and sustain collaborative relationships among diverse community, county and state partners to address strategic priorities. Perform specific outreach activities and presentations related to public health concerns and health issues of the population served by the health department and within the public health workforce at the county and state level. Develop programs using steps associated with program development: needs assessments, program planning, implementation and evaluation incorporating theory-based and evidence/research-informed health promotion strategies, policies, programs and services. Assist in data collection to improve departmental functions and identify program success and effectiveness and effectively communicate the results to stakeholders and the community as needed/required. Participate in promoting the health department through development of poster and/or oral presentations. Implement quality improvement processes as needed to identify needs within the structure of the Health Promotion Department and programs developed for the community. Hold various memberships related to public health and health promotion (i.e. KPHA, local health coalitions, etc.). Provide/communicate informed and supported health related information to the public. Implement evidence/research-informed engagement strategies to increase awareness of and support for policies and practices that promote systems, policies and environments changes that enhance health. Assist with grant application and the development of grant reports to meet funding requirements of designated grants. Attend grant program quarterly meetings as required. Prepare online grant reports as requested by grantor. Assist with PH programs by providing education presentation at schools or community groups upon request.
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