Health Program Administrator or Trainee– 22958

New York State Department of Health; City of Albany (NY); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement

Shift & Geographic pay differentials

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

NYS Deferred Compensation plan

Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College…

U.S. Savings Bonds

Résumé du poste

New York State Department of Health is seeking a Health Program Administrator to coordinate with local health departments, healthcare providers, schools and childcare centers on immunization requirements.

The role involves reviewing school records for compliance with Public Health Law, coordinating with the Immunization Information System, and communicating findings and corrective actions to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in public health, public administration, or related field.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and data systems.

Responsabilités

• Communicate immunization requirements with local health departments and providers.
• Review school records for compliance with Public Health Law sections 2164, 2165 and 2167.
• Consult NYS Immunization Information System as needed.
• Report audit findings and remedial actions to schools and childcare centers.
• Provide technical assistance and education via phone and email.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Customer service

Public communication

Formation

Advanced degree in public health or public administration

Description du poste

Duties Description

The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will communicate with external stakeholders such as local health departments, healthcare providers, schools and childcare centers about the New York State immunization requirements. The incumbent will review school records for compliance with Public Health Law Section 2164, 2165 and 2167, and consult the New York State Immunization Information System as needed. The incumbent will communicate audit findings, remedial interventions and corrective action verbally and in writing to schools and childcare centers. The incumbent will maintain and track school correspondence and documents, and provide technical assistance and education to providers, parents, schools and childcare centers via phone and/or email.

Description

Duties Description

The Health Program Administrator (HPA) will communicate with external stakeholders such as local health departments, healthcare providers, schools and childcare centers about the New York State immunization requirements. The incumbent will review school records for compliance with Public Health Law Section 2164, 2165 and 2167, and consult the New York State Immunization Information System as needed. The incumbent will communicate audit findings, remedial interventions and corrective action verbally and in writing to schools and childcare centers. The incumbent will maintain and track school correspondence and documents, and provide technical assistance and education to providers, parents, schools and childcare centers via phone and/or email.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Permanent transfer candidates: Current Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Health Program Administrator (G18); OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, Section 70.1, or Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law to a Health Program Administrator (G18), Health Program Administrator Trainee 1 (NS), or Health Program Administrator Trainee 2 (NS). For more information on the types of transfers, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following: website.https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.

Public candidates: Active list candidate on the New York State Department of Civil Service’s Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list #26-570 with a score of 100 or higher.

NY HELPS*: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:

Health Program Administrator Trainee 1: Four years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator Trainee 2: Five years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Health Program Administrator: Six years of experience in the administration, supervision, and oversight of agency programs including but not limited to the design, implementation, administration, management, operation, and assessment of program effectiveness.

Substitutions for all levels: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree in public health, public administration, or similar fields of study. Strong analytical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills to conduct internet searches and utilize multiple databases as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Strong organizational and customer service skills with special attention to detail. Ability to interpret communication from the public and others.

Additional Comments

Contingent Permanent, competitive, full-time. Two-year traineeship leading to a G18. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [phone] or email [e-mail] to make a request.

The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.