Through government-to-government relationships and a broad array of strategic partnerships, the Department of Health advances equity and innovation to improve the health of people in Washington state.
The mission of the Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) is to shape, support and strengthen partnerships. As leaders, we:
We value innovation and work cross-agency and cross-system to develop/co-create new opportunities for engagement and shared resources. We seek new ways to support the agency and broader system through our partnerships, and to help define and achieve priorities through our engagement efforts.
Reporting to the Director of Strategic Engagement & Planning, as the Virtual Engagement Specialist (MA3), you will support new and ongoing internal/external virtual engagement and outreach initiatives. You will serve as an internal connector, helping to align partnership and relationship development initiatives to agency strategic priorities. You’ll work closely with OSP directors, and with staff at all levels across the agency. The position also interacts with external partners.
The position assists the Department of Health in fulfilling its mission of improving the health of all people in our state through the coordination and support of DOH staff working with Governmental Public Health System, Academic (colleges, universities, technical schools, and K-12) and business community partners.
The duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities 3 times monthly.
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.