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Public Health Education Programs Manager/Health Page 2 o Develops and maintains local Refugee Health Advisory group and email list to promote communication between health care agencies. o Establish and maintain relationships with local. and state refugee resettlement agencies and sponsors. o Coordinate and establish memoranda of agreement with other agencies as appropriate and as approved by the Health Director. o Designs and utilizes community feedback to guide project efforts or to provide technical assistance. (i.e. focus groups, surveys, satisfaction questionnaires) o Serve on local and state level agency and interagency committees, boards and planning groups to facilitate the coordination of efforts and promote immigrant and refugee knowledge of and access to health and safety resources and services. (Le. Refugee Advisory Council; OMHHD; Hispanic Health Advisory Group; CALDO; IEC) o Collect and compile an up-to-date Immigrant and Refugee Health resource list. o Explore international, national, university and other local connections to assist the Health Department in improving services. o Perform duties requested by agency. (I.e. reports; language assistance; outreach guidance during emergencies). KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: o Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based health agencies and social work. o Knowledge of theories, principles, methods, and techniques used in preparing and disseminating public health educational information. o Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws and regulations. o Knowledge of county ordinances. o Knowledge of department policies and procedures. o Knowledge of basic marketing principles and practices. o Knowledge of the culture of various ethnic minorities. o Knowledge of available community resources. o Skill in facilitating meetings and training classes. o Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.