Health Improvement Coordinator

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Public Health, Bureau of Chronic, Congenital and Inherited Conditions is seeking a Health Improvement Coordinator to join our team! 

This role plays a central part in advancing the mission of the Cardiovascular Health Program, with a major focus on leading and expanding the Iowa Cardiovascular Collaborative, a statewide network of partners working together to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for all Iowans. This position is responsible for guiding, implementing, and evaluating strategies aimed at reducing chronic disease and addressing related social and community needs. This position provides technical expertise to healthcare partners, community organizations, contractors, and stakeholders across Iowa. The coordinator ensures alignment with CDC guidance, federal cooperative agreement requirements, and evidence-based best practices in chronic disease prevention and management. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Coordinate, expand, and maintain the statewide Cardiovascular Collaborative to advance evidence-based prevention and management strategies. 
• Align Collaborative activities with CDC cooperative agreements, state priorities, and emerging evidence. 
• Build and manage a strong network of multidisciplinary partners, ensuring meaningful engagement across public health, healthcare, community organizations, and social service sectors. 
• Organize and maintain the Collaborative’s structure, work groups, initiatives, and communication channels. 
• Translate cooperative agreement requirements into clear expectations, guidance, and actionable tasks for Collaborative members. 
• Oversee collection, tracking, and documentation of action plans, progress, and outcomes to demonstrate impact and guide improvement. 
• Prepare and deliver presentations, trainings, and updates to partners, internal teams, and external stakeholders. 
• Support initiatives and activities for chronic disease programming through content development for work plans, budgets, and progress reports. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned work groups and statewide initiatives. 
• Provide technical assistance to partners implementing chronic disease prevention and management strategies. 
• Promote evidence-based programs and interventions that advance chronic disease prevention and management. 
• Collect, analyze, and report program performance data, identifying trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. 
• Participate in program evaluation activities and use findings to guide program enhancements. 
• Support program performance management through development, monitoring, and evaluation of performance measures. 
• Facilitate continuous quality improvement activities with internal teams and external partners. 
• Plan, facilitate, and participate in meetings with program partners, contractors, and stakeholders. 
• Develop and disseminate agendas, meeting minutes, action items, and communication updates. 
• Prepare success stories, health impact statements, and summaries of program accomplishments. 
• Ensure adherence to federal and state guidance, cooperative agreement requirements, and Agency policy. 
• Provide regular updates and reports to the Program Manager and Section Supervisor. 

Benefits

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.