Health Program Specialist II

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.  

Position Highlights:

Position Title: Health Program Specialist II

Location: Hybrid. This position is located in Carson City, Nevada and will be working part time in the office and part time telecommuting for the foreseeable future.

Position End Date: 9/29/2025

Salary: $70,203.39

Overview:

The CDC Foundation is seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week Health Specialist II to support the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) and State Opioid Response Grant.

Qualifications:

· Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a health science, behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and three years of health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas:

- researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures;

-providing health education services to target groups or the general public;

-evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines;

-providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions;

-preparing grant applications and budgets and developing, preparing and administering contracts and reports related to health services; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases;

- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

· Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Working knowledge of: program evaluation methods and techniques; public health facilities, programs and principles relevant to a specified health field such as nursing, nutrition or other area; medical standards of care as applied to the program area; federal, State, and local public health organizations; development and implementation of program services and activities.

- Ability to: consult with colleagues, health care professionals, patients and others to provide technical expertise requiring advanced journey level experience and/or training; plan, conduct and oversee statewide program activities including providing public health information, coordinating treatment of under-served patients and promoting health and wellness;

Responsibilities:

· Apply program evaluation methods and techniques to specific initiatives funded with SOR dollars

· Understand and review federal, State, and internal laws, regulations and policy to ensure program appropriateness.

· Develop and implementation of program services and activities

· Consult with colleagues, health care professionals, patients and others to provide technical expertise requiring advanced journey level experience and/or training

· Plan, conduct and oversee statewide program activities relating to the initiatives of the discretionary funding

· Assign duties to program and fiscal staff for appropriate post-award grants management

Special Notes:

This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by both the CDC Foundation and Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, in order to best support the State of Nevada in their public health programming.

This position requires the regular operation of a motor vehicle during the course and scope of employment as an essential function of the job. As such, Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence, must self-report motor vehicle violations/convictions, and must provide proof of acceptable insurance coverage with mandatory minimum coverages as set forth within the Driver Safety Motor Vehicle Policy (“Policy”). All offers of employment and continued employment for this position are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications of this Policy.

This position is Hybrid; located in Carson City, Nevada and will be working part time in the office and part time telecommuting for the foreseeable future. CDC Foundation retains the right to make adjustments to this as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.