Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr. Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Why you’ll love this position:Are you a successful communicator with excellent partnership building skills, who is motivated to increase access to quality health care services? Consider joining our team! The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) is currently accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Information Associate. This position is responsible for posting and maintaining relevant rural health and primary care information on digital platforms, coordinating ORHPC events and conferences, daily activities associated with rural health federal grants, presenting/exhibiting program materials at events and conferences.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
- Research, compile, create, disseminate, and maintain pertinent information on the Rural Health Blog, Rural Health and Primary Care web pages, and other informational publications.
- Create social media posts and digital content relevant to rural health and primary care stakeholders.
- Assist with collecting and compiling data for the creation of the Missouri Rural Health Biennial Report.
- Ensure all ORHPC web pages are up to date and comply with the State of Missouri digital content policies.
- Research and compile information on funding and training opportunities for the rural health care facilities in Missouri.
- Coordinate the annual Rural Health Day Celebration, annual Graduate Medical Education (GME) Summit, and other events hosted by ORHPC by securing location, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and all other interested parties.
- Exhibit ORHPC program materials at conferences and events.
- Assist with daily activities associated Rural Health grants.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of qualifying experience.
- Excellent organization skills, ability to multitask, ability to learn new tasks quickly, and keen attention to detail
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Rain Davis, Rain.Davis@health.mo.gov, 573-751-6441