Description
Week 1 Discussion 2: Components of Program Planning
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Review the Director of Public Health Position Description linked in the Resources. This is based on an actual job description posted for a metropolitan area in the United States. Specifically, focus on the typical duties listed and associate (match) the course competencies to as many corresponding duties as you can. You can display these matches in a list. For example:
Typical Duty 1 (INSERT HERE) corresponds to Course Competency 1 (INSERT HERE).
Typical Duty 2 (INSERT HERE) corresponds to Course Competency 3 (INSERT HERE).
Use evidence from this week’s readings to define the concept of health disparity. Specifically, focus on the typical duty that states, “Participates in multi-faceted community health projects and ensures provision of culturally competent information and assistance to individuals, families, and groups.” In your opinion, what values would the best candidate for the Director of Public Health position embody/demonstrate to ensure public health equity in carrying out this typical duty for the community served? Explain your position.
Remember to cite any sources and refer to the FEM guidelines as you prepare your post.
Response Guidelines
Read and respond to your peers’ posts according to FEM guidelines, addressing the following:
In response to your colleague’s definition of health disparity, what relevant considerations from this week’s readings, or additional readings that you have done outside of this course, seem to be omitted?
Specifically focus on the typical duty that states, “Engages in the legislative process and policy decision making, including work with elected officials and the general public, which may have divergent opinions and perspectives.” How do you anticipate your colleague’s position regarding the values for the best job candidate would be challenged by the “divergent opinions and perspectives” listed in the typical duty above?
Resources
Discussion Participation Rubric.
Director of Public Health Position Description [PDF] Download Director of Public Health Position Description [PDF].
