Program Manager - PH

Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the health and safety of Idahoans. As a Program Manager, you will oversee multiple public health programs, ensuring effective administration and collaboration with local partners. This role offers the opportunity to lead initiatives that directly impact community health and wellbeing. With a commitment to excellence, you will manage budgets, supervise staff, and develop strategic plans to address public health needs. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a background in public health management, this position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in Idaho.

Benefits

Best Retirement Available in the Nation

11 Paid Holidays

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PERSI Choice 401(k)

Deferred Compensation Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience managing a major program and leading professional staff.
• Knowledge of public health practices and experience in program management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program administration and direction of statewide programs.
• Manage federal and state funds, including budget development and reporting.
• Hire, train, supervise, and direct daily activities of staff.

Skills

Management Practices

Problem-Solving

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Education

Upper-Division College-Level Management Coursework

Job description

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Division of Public Health is recruiting for a Program Manager (Section Manager) to oversee multiple programs and staff in the Community Clinical Partnerships Section, Bureau of Healthcare Access. This position will be responsible for program administration and direction of statewide programs, including overall management, planning, evaluation, communication, coordination, grant/budgets, and personnel supervision.

This position requires some in-state and out of state travel to attend meetings, training events, and/or to provide support to local public health districts, clinics, contractors, subrecipients, and community partners.

This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy in Boise only. If you have previously applied for Program Manager and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Provide clear focus, direction and leadership for the Community Clinical Partnerships Section, which includes the following programs: Oral Health; Refugee Health Screening; and HIV, STD, and Hepatitis.
• Manage federal and state funds, including budget development, monitoring, and preparation of grant required financial reporting.
• Ensure coordination of federal funding application submission, reporting and performance measurement of grants.
• Oversee the development of contracts and subgrants.
• Seek opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, partnership, and integration with other programs, bureaus, agencies and efforts.
• Ensure program quality, integrity, and compliance with state and federal program requirements.
• Maximize use of program resources to support program quality and innovation.
• Evaluate the impact of programs to improve population health status.
• Identify public health policies to address identified risks and population needs.
• Align policies and services with the mission of the bureau, division, and department.
• Hire, train, supervise, and direct daily activities of staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Some knowledge of management practices as well as experience providing technical proficiency, problem-solving, communication, and program area training. Typically gained by at least one-year experience managing a major Program and providing leadership of professional staff. Candidates may also qualify through completing upper-division college-level management coursework along with experience in a significant Leadership role.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Experience implementing public health practices and programs. Typically gained by at least three years of experience in a public health management role.
• Experience managing complex budgets. Typically gained by at least three years of experience managing multiple funding sources to support programmatic activities.
• Experience developing or reviewing and evaluating health-related program activities. Typically gained by at least three years of experience developing, reviewing and evaluating health-related activities as part of regular job duties.
• Experience with strategic planning and policy development. Typically gained by at least two years of experience in the development of strategic plans and policies.

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