Public Health Administrator II

DelDOT; Smyrna (DE); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 105 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking a Section Chief for the Equity, Performance, Integration & Communication (EPIC) Section within the Division of Public Health (DPH).

This role provides strategic leadership for the Bureau of Health Equity, Office of Communications, and Office of Performance Management to advance health equity, planning, accreditation, and cross‑program integration.

Qualificações

• Must have a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Three years of public health administration experience.
• Three years of public health planning experience.
• Three years of developing policies and procedures.
• Three years of operations management experience.
• Six months of strategic planning experience.
• Six months of contract management experience.
• Six months of grant management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Directs state-wide programs, staff and fiscal activities.
• Reviews policies and procedures and initiates changes.
• Develops and manages health-related programs and activities.
• Represents the division at meetings and conferences.
• Develops new programs and performance/communication strategies.
• Prepares reports and oversees reporting for Bureau programs.

Conhecimentos

Public health admin

Public health planning

Policy development

Operations management

Strategic planning

Contract management

Grant management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or higher

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

The incumbent in this position will serve as the leader of the Equity, Performance, Integration & Communication (EPIC) Section within DPH. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Bureau of Health Equity, Office of Communications, and Office of Performance Management. The Section Chief will advance division-wide efforts related to health equity, strategic planning, performance improvement, accreditation, communications, organizational effectiveness, and cross-sectional integration. The incumbent will ensure these functions are aligned with DPH priorities, strengthen collaboration across programs, and support the use of data, communication, and performance strategies to improve public health outcomes.

Location: This position will be based in the facility adjacent to the site identified in the posting, located at 30 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna, DE 19977.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.

• Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
• Directs state-wide programs, staff and fiscal activities and staff of all offices within a Bureau.
• Reviews operational policies and procedures and initiates changes and additions as required.
• Develops, organizes, coordinates and manages diverse health-related activities involving individuals with differing levels of expertise.
• Attends meetings and conferences as representative of the Division of Public Health.
• Directs and participates in the development of new programs and the methodologies and scientific technologies to meet goals and objectives.
• Prepares reports and oversees reporting functions of various programs in the Bureau.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Administrator II

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
• Three years 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.
• Three years experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Three years experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.
• 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 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.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].
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.