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05/21/2018

ACCREDITATION COORDINATOR

ASHLAND COUNTY GENERAL HEALTH DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Accreditation Coordinator (AC) will oversee the Ashland County General Health District’s process for developing and submitting documents as part of the application process for public health accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The Accreditation Coordinator will provide guidance to staff on how to interpret PHAB Standards and Measures and will facilitate regularly scheduled meetings of staff teams to collect and/or develop the documents. This will include development of agency plans to improve health within the community and improve quality in service delivery. This qualified individual will maintain a database of documents that demonstrate conformity to accreditation standards and measures and serve as a liaison between the Ashland County General Health District and any other partnering agency that is contributing to the accreditation process. The AC will be the primary point of contact during the entire application, documentation collection and review, site visit, and reaccreditation efforts through PHAB.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, nursing, natural sciences, statistics, policy, or related field;
• Knowledge and experience with quality improvement and performance management practices
• Ability to collect, analyze, and organize data
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge and understanding of the PHAB accreditation process, familiarity of PHAB standards, measures, and domains
• Knowledge of the jurisdiction the health district serves
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively (in both written and verbal form) with staff members, public officials, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to self-monitor and meet deadlines in a timely manner 

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the agency’s liability policy. Ability to pass a BCI Background and Drug Screen.

Submit resumes to: shumphrey@ashlandhealth.com 

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