Health Program Coordinator, Minneapolis Somali Community (WellShare)

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ORGANIZATION: WellShare International CATEGORY: Health/Human Services/Workforce 


ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
WellShare International is a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, MN that is committed to improving the health of women, children and communities around the world. The organization works on community-based public health programs in Minnesota with refugees and immigrants and also has extensive programming in East Africa.



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JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator  LOCATION: Twin Cities Metro 

TYPE: Full Time / 32 hours    DEADLINE: Open until filled.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
POSITION PURPOSE:
To oversee the daily operations of two grant-funded programs aimed at reducing health disparities in the Somali Community through community-based adult and youth-focused health education in the metro-area. WellShare International operates a number of programs through its Somali Health Care Initiative and Center for Somali Health directed towards improving the health of the community. This position in particular would work in the areas of nutrition, second hand smoke and tobacco prevention, physical activity and healthy youth development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administration and supervision:
o Monitor program budgets
o Track progress of planned program activities against proposed timelines
o Maintain accurate and organized program records
o Maintain good relations with donor and partner agencies
o Adhere to reporting requirements as outlined by donor agencies
o Supervise 2 community health workers and one program associate
o Supervise volunteers and interns involved with the program, as needed
• Evaluation:
o Design and implement a program evaluation plan with project staff to track progress on project-outcomes
o Design appropriate tools for data collection
o Analyze data and write reports
• Provide content and technical assistance
o Review all program materials created for technical accuracy
o Keep up-to-date on research in relevant topics
o Attend key meetings related to health topics
o Present at local and state meetings about key program findings
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Domestic Programs Director.


EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in public health or health-related field, Master’s Degree preferred
2. Minimum 2-3 years of work or experience with community health issues
3. Excellent oral and written skills in English
4. Effective interpersonal communication skills
5. Able to work collaboratively with program partners and community members to plan and implement program activities
6. Experience designing and implementing community-based nutrition programming and/or youth-focused health programming.
7. Keen interest in improving the health of the Somali community
8. Experience working with immigrant or refugee populations
9. Self-starter with ability to work well in a team, juggle multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
10. Ability to use computers and related software including word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, basic database management, presentation software, and internet-based tools.



HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, resume and short writing sample to WellShare International, via email info@wellshareinternational.org (please put Program Coordinator in the subject line).
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
WellShare International
122 West Franklin Ave #510 Minneapolis MN 55404
612-871-3759 www.wellshareinternational.org