Public Health Administrator I

DelDOT; Smyrna (DE); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DHSS in Delaware seeks a program lead to coordinate the integration of emergency response and disaster preparedness plans between DHSS and DPH into the State Health Operations Center. You will ensure aligned operation frameworks, response procedures and resource strategies to support a unified statewide response, and oversee volunteer management.

The role works with internal and external partners, reports to the Section Chief of EMS & Preparedness, and ensures compliance with state and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 6 months experience in public health administration, directing activities involving public health programs, budgets and compliance.
• 3 years experience in public health planning, analyzing health data and advising on concerns.
• 6 months experience in strategic planning, mapping objectives and performance measures.
• 6 months experience in contract management, ensuring compliance and changes to contracts.
• 6 months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• 6 months experience in staff supervision, planning and evaluating work.
• Knowledge of grant management and control including monitoring expenditures.

Responsabilidades

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates health programs and staff operations.
• Prepares grant applications and supervises operating budgets.
• Negotiates and prepares consultant contracts and agreements.
• Develops program policies, standards and procedures and long/short range plans.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.
• Coordinates programs with other public health divisions and advisory groups.
• Develops and conducts special investigations and studies.

Conocimientos

Public health administration

Public health planning

Strategic planning

Contract management

Policy development

Staff supervision

Grant management

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.
For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

This position is responsible for leading & coordinating the integration of emergency response & disaster preparedness plans between DHSS & DPH into the State Health Operations Center activities. Ensures that both agencies’ operational frameworks, response procedures & resource strategies are aligned to support a unified & effective statewide response. Provides oversight of volunteer management functions, including recruitment, training, coordination & deployment of volunteers essential to emergency operations across DHSS & DPH. Reports directly to the Section Chief of EMS & Preparedness & works closely with internal & external partners to identify gaps, streamline processes & ensure compliance with state & federal emergency management requirements.

Essential Functions

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates specific health programs and staff operations.
• Prepares grant applications and supervises allocations and expenditures of operating budgets.
• Negotiates and prepares consultant contracts and agreements.
• Develops program policies, standards and procedures in addition to long and short range program plans.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.
• Coordinates programs with other public health divisions and serves on varies advisory groups, providing technical support to public and private groups.
• Develops and conducts special investigations and studies.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
• Six months experience in public health administration such as ensuring that public health policies, procedures and operational plans are implemented to provide overall direction of all activities involving public health programs, services, budgets, state and federal funding, resources, staff and fiscal requirements to meet goals and objectives and to ensure compliance with applicable public health laws and regulations.
• Three years experience in public health planning such as analyzing and evaluating public health programs, projects, and policies, interpreting research studies and health trends which includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of health data to develop strategies and policies and advise department and state officials on public health concerns.
• Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
• Six months experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
• Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
• Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call [phone] or email [e-mail] for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.