Public Health Deputy Project Director

POSITION DESCRIPTION

About the Alliance. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (Alliance) is the nation's foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the health of Hispanics in the US and Puerto Rico with a mission to achieve the best health for all. We are a network of community-based organizations delivering front-line health and human services to 15 million people each year, and are dedicated to making a difference in the daily lives of families, communities, and our nation. We believe in and are dedicated to the power of community-based solutions. This is an opportunity to advance equity and make a meaningful contribution to the health and well-being for all.

Position Responsibilities. The Deputy Project Director is responsible for management and administration of Alliance disease prevention and health promotion projects including:

• Providing administrative, financial and evaluation oversight of projects;
• Coordinating with and providing assistance to community-based partners leading local and regional efforts;
• Maintaining relationships with funding organizations, including financial and project reporting;
• Supervising and supporting project team members;
• Representing the Alliance in meetings and fostering relationships with key stakeholders; and,
• Communicating trends and priorities to funders and the broader network of stakeholders.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and five years of experience managing public health programs, or equivalent.
• Substantive knowledge of public health, chronic disease prevention and management, community-based organizations and clinics, and state and local public health systems.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills; ability to communicate cross-culturally.
• Proven ability to:
• Write reports, create program documents and deliver presentations.
• Work efficiently and conscientiously with great attention to detail.
• Work well independently and in group settings.
• Initiate ideas that expand the impact of the program or assignment beyond the official scope of work.
• Demonstrated diplomatic, management, and communication skills to liaise and advocate with governments, funders, and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Speaking, reading and writing fluency in Spanish preferred but not mandatory.

POSITION LOCATION

The position will be based at the Alliance Headquarters in Washington, DC. Full-time staff use a hybrid in-person and remote work platform. Domestic travel to partner communities and funder meetings is expected.