Are you interested in building organizational capacity to address health
inequities as well as normalizing and operationalizing health equity? Are
you interested in developing and implementing an organizational strategy,
including projects and initiatives? This position centers on collaboration
to strengthen systems to promote equity.
Would you enjoy working with a wide range of internal and external partners to
integrate culturally informed strategies and equity-based decision making into
the design and development of policies, procedures, services, evaluation
plans, and communications to build the capacity and infrastructure to
cultivate a culture of shared ownership and a commitment to advancing equity
across the Health District? Join our organization and help us accomplish our
goals and make a meaningful impact in our community!
Hiring Range and Status
$73,759 - $92,198 per year DOQ
40 hours per week
For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job
description at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.
Education and Experience
A minimum of a bachelor's degree in public health, social work,
health, health care administration, or other relevant field, OR a
combination of equivalent experience and education.
A minimum of seven years of experience, demonstrated ability, and
skills in a health, public health, human services, or other relevant setting.
Demonstrated experience and passion for working directly in communities
and implementing solutions to address health disparities and barriers to
health equity.
Key Responsibilities
The Health Equity Strategist:
Develops and implements a comprehensive organizational health equity
plan aligned with organizational priorities, incorporating data-driven
assessments, and strategies for improvement.
Integrates strategies to advance health equity and racial justice
throughout community health efforts.
Analyzes, documents, reports, and recommends solutions to
disparities in health outcomes, the root causes, and identifies or
develops strategies to address them.
How to Apply
Provide a cover letter that details your professional experiences and how your
qualifications align with this position. Submit your cover letter and resume
to Search Coordinator,
o Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone
Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Attn: Search Coordinator)
o Fax: 970-221-7165 (Attn: Search Coordinator)
o Email to searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org.
Position will remain open until filled.
Why work for us
Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve
this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities in
our community.
We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our
employees, clients, and community.
Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that
result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement
opportunities to all individuals. The Health District does not discriminate in
employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected
by federal, state or local law. Employment decisions at the Health District
will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated
portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a)
and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 12 holidays, generous flexible
paid time off, and employee wellness and recognition activities.
Health District is an eligible employer for those qualifying for federal
loan forgiveness.
The Health District provides up to $5,000 annually for Continuing Education.
Infection Control Requirements
Category IV
Must comply with infection control policies for this position.