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Executive Assistant, Health Prevention & Coordinated Care


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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.


Our Values: 
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being. 
  • Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them. 
  • Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
  • Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
  • Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
  • Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Health Prevention and Coordinated Care (HPCC) Division Director, the HPCC Executive Assistant will provide administrative support for the HPCC Director and Associate Director. The HPCC Executive Assistant will be responsible for handling all the office-related affairs to ensure smooth and efficient operations and continuous quality improvement.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Division Director, including calendar management, scheduling, and serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Coordinates travel and expense processing, including arranging travel, maintaining itineraries, preparing travel documents, and processing expense reports and P-Card transactions in coordination with Finance.
  • Manages correspondence and records, assisting with the preparation, review, filing, and maintenance of paper and electronic documents, such as Commissioner Court requests, on behalf of the Director.
  • Plans, coordinates, and supports meetings, appearances, presentations, including preparing agendas and materials, managing logistics, attending meetings as needed, and taking meeting minutes.
  • Oversees office operations and support functions, including ordering supplies, maintaining inventory records, and ensuring an organized office environment to support staff morale and operational efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
 https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
 
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

  • At least seven (7) years of experience in administrative support role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
  • Ability to work well with teammates
  • Excellent customer service skills
Core Competencies:

  • Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.

  • Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.

  • Health Advancement Skills:This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

  • Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.

  • Public Health Science Skills:This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.



NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate's Degree

Experience:

  • Public health/community-based experience

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • This is a full-time - regular position
  • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm
  • May be required to work long and irregular work hours in circumstances of public health emergencies or to meet departmental deadlines

Work Environment:

  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently required to sit or stand, use manual dexterity, speak, listen, hear, and write. Works in an office or indoor environment with little or occasional light physical effort and moderate noise. May occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

Work Location:

  • Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care - 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas, 77002.



Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Date Posted
04/14/2026
Job Reference
16279
Organization
Public Health Services, Health Prevention & Coordinated Care
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Executive
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