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Population Health Community Coordinator
Job no: 5108906
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Chesterfield, Virginia
Categories: Health and Human Services
Title: Population Health Community Coordinator
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: $60,455.39 - $67,495.97
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHESTERFIELD HQ
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/chesterfield/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts. The Chesterfield Health District provides public health services to the residents of Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, and the City of Colonial Heights.
Are you interested in a role that drives meaningful, transformational improvements in community health? Do you excel at building relationships and working with people from diverse backgrounds? The Chesterfield Health District is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Community Health Coordinator to support equitable health outcomes across the District. The Community Health Coordinator plays a key role in leading and assisting community health projects, initiatives, and educational efforts. Primary activities include coordinating the Community Health Assessment (CHA), Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), community vaccination events, and outreach and education initiatives. This position works closely with District residents, coalitions, schools, local leadership, and community organizations to understand and address local health needs. The role also advocates for and drives policy, systems, and environmental change that supports long-term community health improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage short- and long-term project activities related to the CHA and CHIP
• Collaborate with community partners and provide leadership for staff executing day-to-day initiatives
• Facilitate quality and performance improvement using data from the CHA and other sources
• Coordinate resources and support daily operational needs
• Use, interpret, and share data to promote equitable and inclusive access to Health District services
• Advocate for and support policy, systems, and environmental changes aligned with community health priorities
• Assist with preparing grant applications, reports, and related documentation
The Virginia Department of Health offers 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of Health Education & Promotion: Understanding of population health data collection, community demographics, social/cultural environments, and chronic disease prevention. Ability to implement and evaluate health improvement programs and policies for diverse populations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively guide staff, educate internal/external stakeholders, and respond to data requests. Ability to develop and deliver training materials, seminars, and health education sessions.
• Resource Management: Knowledge of procurement processes, budget monitoring, and ensuring proper use of resources. Ability to prepare grant applications, manage grant activities, and maintain compliance with funding guidelines.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with community partners, local health districts, and agencies to promote health initiatives and improve population health.
• Quality Improvement & Data Analysis: Skilled in analyzing and verifying data, identifying trends, and preparing reports to support health program planning. Ability to evaluate the success of health programs and make necessary adjustments.
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in using social media platforms for health communication, as well as experience with data management systems and office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Project Management: Ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, and resources to ensure successful implementation of health initiatives.
Additional Considerations
• Experience leading or coordinating Community Health Assessment and/or • • Community • Health Improvement Plans
• Demonstrated experience in community engagement, coalition-building, or collaborative public health initiatives
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage timelines, and deliverables
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Brandi Henderson
Phone: 804-751-4359
Email: brandi.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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