2593-Health Program Coordinator III

Compensation set id: Citywide MTA

Health Program Coordinator III

Job classification

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Current compensation plan

Effective: Jul 01, 2024

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Additional notes: Please note, the last three steps in this salary range represent extended ranges that require department approval based upon recruitment/retention, special skills, limited duration or exemplary performance.

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Job description

CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Health Program Coordinator III

Job Code: 2593

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs difficult and complex administrative tasks associated with one or more health programs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 2593 Health Program Coordinator III is distinguished from the Class 2591 Health Program Coordinator II by a higher level of program responsibility (scope or budget), greater independence, more complexity, and/or a wider range of administrative tasks. It is distinguished from classes in the Health Educator series because Health Program Coordinator classes focus on the coordination, administration, evaluation and operation of health programs whereas Health Educator classes are primarily responsible for the educational content and promotion of health programs in either a specialized program area or in a public health district center. It is distinguished from classes in the Health Program Planner series which primarily identify and analyze community and health needs, develop health programs and conduct policy analysis, but do not coordinate and administer the planning, execution and evaluation of the work or health care providers, facilities, agencies or community groups.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises professional and para-professional staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Coordinates the development of various health services and programs and the planning, execution and evaluation of the work of the facilities, agencies or community groups with which they work.

2. Initiates plans and assignments, and reviews the regular and special work of assigned staff; trains, instructs and evaluates members of this staff as necessary.

3. Coordinates activities, develops and implements systems to be used, initiates policy and plans overall operations; assesses and determines goals and priorities.

4. Maintains liaison with outside agencies and their departments/programs to render advice on program policies, seek improvement in facilities and activities, and performs other important liaison functions.

5. May serve as Director of a specialized service of the facility; responsible for the planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the particular service.

6. May conduct a program to develop effective training techniques related to the various phases of community health activities; plans course of study, implements it and evaluates its effectiveness.

7. May represent the administration at high level meetings, conferences, and seminars; performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Laws and regulations governing public health programs; policies governing contract formulation and management; program planning and evaluation techniques; budget and grant preparation and administration.

Ability and Skill to:

Supervise; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain a variety of working relationships; use computers/computer systems; perform and prioritize multiple tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Three (3) years of professional level administrative or management experience with primary responsibility for overseeing, monitoring, and/or coordinating a program providing health and/or human services.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Possession of a Master�s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Administration, Health & Human Services or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2246 Assistant Director of Clinical Services I

From: Health Program Coordinator II

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/18/1972

AMENDED DATE: 04/06/2015; 04/24/2015; 11/17/2016

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN SFMTA SFUSD

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation