Public Health Program Manager

DGS Office of External Affairs; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Health Program Manager at the State Department of Health on Oahu oversees a major statewide program, developing and implementing policies and coordinating program services to improve health outcomes.

This non-physician manager role supervises budgeting and staffing for a major division, works under the general supervision of a division head, and collaborates with departmental staff, other government agencies, and community groups to enhance health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 3.5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or related field
• 2 years of supervisory experience managing professional staff
• Demonstrated managerial aptitude through organizing, scheduling, and coordinating activities
• Knowledge of public health laws, regulations, and current public health programs and services
• Valid driver's license (may be required for some positions)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies for a statewide public health program.
• Plan and coordinate program services, budgeting, and staffing under division head supervision.

Skills

Public health experience

Supervisory experience

Managerial aptitude

Regulatory knowledge (public health)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Public Health Program Manager manages a major statewide public health program within the State Department of Health on Oahu. This non-physician manager role involves developing and implementing policies, planning and coordinating program services, and overseeing budgeting and staffing for a major division. The position works under the general supervision of a division head and coordinates with departmental personnel, other government agencies, and community groups to improve health service delivery.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• 3.5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in social work, public health, or related field
• 2 years of supervisory experience managing professional staff
• Demonstrated managerial aptitude through organizing, scheduling, and coordinating activities
• Knowledge of public health laws, regulations, and current public health programs and services
• Valid driver's license (may be required for some positions)