Director, Office of Community Health Workers (DOH/PHD/PCHB #11238)

New Mexico Department of Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking the Director of the Office of Community Health Workers to guide the strategic direction, oversee CHW programs including certification, training, and outreach, and manage a multi-source budget. This role requires leadership to advance public health initiatives and health equity across New Mexico.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with substantial healthcare leadership experience and a track record in policy adherence, data handling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six or more years in healthcare leadership or related field
• Experience implementing health worker policies and procedures
• Ability to handle confidential client and staff data
• Delivery of public health initiatives in a fiscally responsible, culturally competent manner

Responsibilities

• Guide strategic direction of the Office of Community Health Workers
• Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of CHW programs including certification, training, and outreach
• Manage a complex multi-source budget ensuring resources meet objectives and compliance
• Provide leadership, coaching, and staff development across the office

Skills

Policy compliance

Data confidentiality

Public health programs

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Posting Details

INTERVIEWS ARE ANTICIPATED TO BE CONDUCTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF CLOSING DATE.

Salary

$33.12 - $49.68 Hourly
$68,886 - $103,330 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C9

Why does the job exist?

The Office of Community Health Workers (OCHW) Director is charged with implementing the New Mexico Community Health Worker (CHW) Act, promoting the CHW workforce in New Mexico, and contributing to Department of Health efforts towards increasing access to health care and health equity in our State. The director engages in core public health functions, provides essential public health services, and strengthens public health infrastructure in the context of the Department of Health (DOH) Strategic Plan and the State's Strategic Health Improvement Plan to achieve the DOH and the Public Health Division's (Division) mission, vision, goals, objectives, and strategic directions.

How does it get done?

This position is responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the Office of Community Health Workers by applying evidence-based practices and promising approaches that support the office's mission and goals. The role oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of all office programs, including certification, technical assistance, training, and outreach. In addition, this position manages and monitors a complex budget with multiple funding sources to ensure adequate resources, both human and contractual, are in place to meet strategic objectives, while ensuring compliance with federal and state funding requirements and procurement codes. The position also provides leadership and support to staff through coaching, mentoring, and addressing a wide range of issues that may impact staff performance and overall program success.

Who are the customers?

The internal and external customers are partners among community organizations and State partners to promote and establish effective collaborations with a broad network that includes CHW advocates, Department of Health Divisions and programs, other state's CHW programs, and New Mexico State agencies, including, but not limited to, Human Services Department, Children Youth and Family Department, Aging and Long Term Services Department, Workforce Solutions, Higher Education Department, and Public Education Department.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of professional level experience with healthcare organization and professional
• Ensuring adherence to CHW Act policies, protocols, and procedures
• Handling confidential client and staff data
• Ensure the delivery of public health initiatives and services in a fiscally responsible and culturally competent manner

Minimum Qualification

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or a related field and three (3) years of experience with a public assistance program, medical, healthcare, educational, or state facility working with policies and procedures, conducting analysis/research, providing or requesting information from the general public, working with communities, working on health or social service related matters, social work/case management, behavioral health, and/or health care. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling five (5) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Statewide travel, with the possibility of out-of-state travel and/or overnight travel, as required by funders. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs (bending, stooping and reaching). Responsibilities include numerous deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently is necessary. Some data entry into data management systems may also be required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.