HIV / STD / Hepatitis Program Director

nc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Option

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in North Carolina is seeking a Program Manager II (NS) to lead a 47-person HIV/STI/Hepatitis program unit and supervise statewide initiatives. The role focuses on program planning, evaluation, and ensuring contract performance aligns with federal and state requirements.

The position offers a hybrid work option and partnership with diverse public and private stakeholders at multiple levels to advance public health goals and data-driven

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience directing large-scale public health program operations.
• Proven success overseeing contracted service delivery across community-based agencies, local health departments, universities, clinics, and hospitals.
• Documented proficiency managing federal grant requirements and state program compliance processes.
• Experience coordinating statewide partnerships with public and private organizations and collaborating with national, state, regional, and local stakeholders.
• Strong record interpreting epidemiologic and service data to assess program effectiveness and guide operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Direct program planning, implementation, and evaluation for the HIV Care, HIV/STI Prevention, HIV Medication Assistance, Hepatitis, and Data-to-Action programs.
• Oversee operational activities for a 47-person unit, ensuring coordinated performance across multiple program areas.
• Manage and evaluate contracted services delivered by community-based agencies, local health departments, universities, clinics, and hospitals.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and state program standards tied to unit initiatives.
• Guide development of emerging program activities and improvements to service delivery systems.
• Coordinate program operations with public and private organizations at national, state, regional, and local levels.

Skills

Public health program operations

Grant compliance

Data interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Public Health
Job Classification Title
Program Manager II (NS)
Position Number
60039875
Grade
NC21

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The HIV/STI/Hepatitis Program Director leads a 47-person unit responsible for administering statewide HIV Care, HIV/STI Prevention, HIV Medication Assistance, Hepatitis, and Data-to-Action programs. The position directs development, implementation, and evaluation of program goals and service delivery systems while ensuring oversight of contracted agencies, local health departments, universities, clinics, and hospitals funded by the unit.

Work includes managing extensive federal and state program requirements, coordinating activities with public and private partners, and supporting emerging program initiatives. The role operates within a public health environment that requires effective communication of mission and standards while engaging diverse stakeholders at national, state, regional, and local levels.

Key Duties Include:

• Direct program planning, implementation, and evaluation for the HIV Care, HIV/STI Prevention, HIV Medication Assistance, Hepatitis, and Data-to-Action programs.
• Oversee operational activities for a 47-person unit, ensuring coordinated performance across multiple program areas.
• Manage and evaluate contracted services delivered by community-based agencies, local health departments, universities, clinics, and hospitals.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and state program standards tied to unit initiatives.
• Guide development of emerging program activities and improvements to service delivery systems.
• Coordinate program operations with public and private organizations, including national, state, regional, and local partners.
• Communicate public health mission, program goals, and operational standards to diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate epidemiologic and service data to inform program effectiveness and operational decision-making.
• Support federal funding processes through grant-related coordination and ongoing program monitoring.
• Address complex and sensitive issues with diplomacy while maintaining alignment with public health goals.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $70,627.00 - $137,724.00

Recruitment Range: $70,627.00 - $122,527.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated expert-level experience directing large-scale public health program operations, including managing multiple statewide HIV, STI, Hepatitis, medication assistance, and data-driven initiatives.
• Proven success overseeing contracted service delivery across community-based agencies, local health departments, universities, clinics, and hospitals, with measurable outcomes tied to program objectives.
• Documented proficiency managing federal grant requirements and state program compliance processes, including monitoring funding mechanisms and evaluating program activities.
• Experience coordinating statewide partnerships with public and private organizations and collaborating with national, state, regional, and local stakeholders to support public health initiatives.
• Strong record interpreting epidemiologic and service data to assess program effectiveness and guide operational improvements across diverse public health programs.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds

This Position Is Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option

Physical Requirements

Ability to work independently in non-handicapped accessible areas.

About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH):

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Communicable Disease Branch:

The Communicable Disease Branch strives to protect and improve the health of people in North Carolina through disease detection, tracking, investigation, control, education, prevention and care activities to reduce