Program Implementation Specialist

CDC Foundation

Job Overview

Location

California

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Program Implementation Specialist plays a critical role in advancing public health by supporting the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program in partnership with the CDC Foundation and the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department. This position is essential for strengthening community-based overdose prevention efforts, expanding access to lifesaving resources like naloxone, and building sustainable systems that use data to inform effective public health responses. The specialist ensures that overdose prevention strategies are implemented consistently and equitably across diverse community settings, directly contributing to reducing overdose-related harm and saving lives.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include supporting the expansion of community-based overdose prevention initiatives by identifying and developing new distribution channels for overdose reversal medications and related resources; designing and implementing improved program operations through the development of policies, procedures, and operational guidelines; leading the creation of a volunteer engagement program to bolster community outreach and prevention activities; developing comprehensive program toolkits and documentation that capture best practices, workflows, and lessons learned for internal and partner use; identifying opportunities to expand resource distribution via community partnerships, outreach events, and alternative service settings; using data, participant feedback, surveys, and program metrics to drive operational improvements and enhance program effectiveness; collaborating with program staff to evaluate service delivery models and implement data-informed adjustments based on emerging needs and trends; coordinating with community partners and stakeholders to support broader outreach and equitable resource access; assisting in the development of training materials and operational guidance for staff, volunteers, and partner organizations; supporting monitoring of program performance indicators and preparing detailed reports that summarize outcomes, impact, and areas for growth; and contributing to strategic planning efforts aimed at increasing the sustainability, scalability, and long-term impact of overdose prevention programming.
• The CDC Foundation is a congressionally chartered nonprofit that partners with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources in support of CDC’s health protection mission. Since its founding in 1995, the Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs addressing critical health threats including chronic disease, infectious disease, and public health emergencies such as COVID-19 and Ebola. In this role, the specialist will work within a dynamic, mission-driven environment that values collaboration, equity, and innovation, contributing to programs that operate across the United States and in over 140 countries. The position is based in San Jose, CA with a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while maintaining strong engagement with local public health teams and community partners.
• In this role, the Program Implementation Specialist will develop deep expertise in public health program design, implementation, and evaluation within the context of overdose prevention and substance use services. The individual will gain hands-on experience in data-informed decision making, partnership development, volunteer program management, and the creation of scalable public health tools and training materials. They will strengthen skills in project coordination, cross-sector collaboration, cultural competency, and strategic planning—competencies that are highly transferable across public health, nonprofit, and government sectors. Over time, the specialist will be positioned to take on greater leadership in program management or public health administration, particularly in areas focused on harm reduction, community health equity, and emergency response systems.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration
• Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use services, or community-based health programming
• Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong cultural competency
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom

🏖️ Benefits

• Salary of $85,000 plus benefits
• Hybrid work arrangement based in San Jose, CA
• Opportunity to contribute to life-saving public health initiatives addressing the overdose crisis
• Professional development through collaboration with CDC, local health departments, and community partners
• Exposure to data-driven public health program design, implementation, and evaluation

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About CDC Foundation

CDC Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization created by Congress to mobilize philanthropic and private-sector resources in support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s health protection mission. It establishes public-private partnerships, manages grants and programs, and channels external funding to accelerate CDC’s work on emerging health threats, chronic disease prevention and global health security. The foundation operates transparently, collaborates with corporations, foundations and individuals, and provides strategic guidance and fiscal management so CDC can rapidly deploy evidence-based interventions, strengthen surveillance systems and address health equity gaps across communities nationwide and worldwide.

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