Injury Prevention Program Lead — Public Health

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 annual paid holidays

Personal leave with accrual based on 1

Hybrid telework schedules

Flexible hours

Excellent insurance and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The State of Alaska seeks a Health Program Manager 3 to lead the Injury Prevention Unit. This role focuses on statewide injury prevention, data-driven program design, and collaboration with communities, healthcare partners, and public health officials.

Hybrid and in-person options across Alaska are available. You will mentor staff, manage grants and budgets, and represent the division in statewide injury prevention efforts.

Qualifications

• Program Planning: Ensures state/Tribal/community health improvement planning uses community health assessments and other information related to the health of a community.
• Community Dimensions of Practice: Distinguishes the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental organizations in providing programs and services to improve the health of a community.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances across boundaries to achieve common goals.
• Public Health: Applies knowledge of public health principles to protect and improve health.
• Human Capital Management: Manages workforce and staffing needs; recruitment and performance management.
• Leadership: Influences and motivates others; adapts leadership styles to various situations.
• Conflict Management: Manages conflicts constructively.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide injury prevention efforts using data and evidence-based practices.
• Engage with community stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public health officials to build a comprehensive statewide network of injury prevention programs.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to public health staff while representing the section and state leadership.
• Write and manage grants and budgets that support priority injury prevention programs.

Skills

Program Oversight

Stakeholder Management

Performance Measurement

Leadership

Conflict Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The State of Alaska seeks a Health Program Manager 3 to lead the Injury Prevention Unit. This role focuses on statewide injury prevention, data-driven program design, and collaboration with communities, healthcare partners, and public health officials.

Hybrid and in-person options across Alaska are available. You will mentor staff, manage grants and budgets, and represent the division in statewide injury prevention efforts.