Dear Migrant Health Colleagues,

Full-Time Position Available: Project Manager

 

Farmworker Health Services, Inc.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Farmworker Health Services, Inc. (FHSI) seeks a Project Manager (PM) to join our staff.  FHSI is a national non-profit health care organization working with local communities to improve the quality of life of farmworker families. Since 1970, FHSI has been the leading organization for the promotion, delivery, and enhancement of health outreach and prevention strategies for farmworkers and their families. FHSI provides a wide range of programs and services that enable health delivery organizations to understand and address farmworker health issues more effectively.

 

FHSI Mission: 

FHSI is committed to improving the quality of life of our nation's farmworkers in collaboration with local communities and their existing health delivery systems, and most importantly, in partnership with the farmworkers we serve.

 

Project Manager’s Primary Responsibilities:

FHSI’s Project Managers are responsible for providing technical assistance (TA) that focuses on expanding and improving farmworker health outreach programs at community health centers nationwide. TA includes training, outreach program assessments, and other outreach program consultation. In addition, the PM will  develop publications, conduct research and some grant writing, present at conferences, and work closely with staff on other projects.  

 

The PM position will based in FHSI’s Washington, DC office with monthly travel in the U.S.  Salary range: $47,000 - $53,000.

 

Requirements and Additional Qualifications:

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree and two years experience in project management, health care, or program evaluation; bilingual (English/Spanish); demonstrated ability to work independently.  Preferred: MPH, MSW, MSN, or related Master's degree (or BS/BA in similar fields plus at least 3 years of related professional experience); direct service experience (community health center, outreach, social work, Peace Corps, overseas relief work, nursing, health education, etc.); experience in research and data collection.  Ideal candidate will be experienced in provision of health services to farmworkers, training, project management, program evaluation, and the provision of program support/assistance. Other desired skills/behavioral qualifications: Ability to interact well with colleagues in a team setting, capacity to organize and meet deadlines, good interpersonal skills, and strong writing skills.  Ability to speak publicly, conduct training, and facilitate group activities. Demonstrated commitment to community development, service to underserved populations, and interest in health promotion desired.

 

 

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to “Project Manager Recruitment” via e-mail to mail@..., or fax to (202) 347-6385. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. EST on July 21, 2008, to be considered for the position. Applicants must be available for a local, in-person interview the week of July 28^th.  Second interviews will be held August 4^th and 5^th.  Start date for the position is September 2, 2008.  No phone calls please.

 

FHSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

 

 

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Kristen Stoimenoff, MPH
Director of Training and Consultation

Farmworker Health Services, Inc.
1221 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Suite 5
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-347-7377, ext. 13 (phone)

202-347-6385 (fax)

www.farmworkerhealth.org

 

 

Executive Office

405 14th Street, Ste. #809

Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: (510) 268-0091

Fax: (510) 268-0093