Overview
The National Hypertension Initiative is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Health, with funding from the Office of Minority Health and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The National Hypertension Initiative will improve COVID-related health outcomes for highly impacted racial and ethnic minorities by addressing hypertension as a key risk factor. The American Heart Association (AHA) will provide technical assistance to HRSA-funded health centers to increase provider and clinician engagement in implementing evidence-based practices and will also include a community integration component, as well as a national targeted media and public education campaign.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has an excellent opportunity for a Public Health Program Manager, National Hypertension Initiative that will serve the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. The Manager must be located in one of the assigned states.
The Public Health Program Manager is responsible for creating and leading capacity building activities for assigned communities in hypertension control and improved health related care. Manager is also responsible for collaborating with and engaging a coalition of key stakeholders/partners and for providing hands-on field consultation, coaching and technical support through account management techniques.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible grant funded position. Current funding is approximately through December 2023.
