Public Health Program Manager: Disease Prevention

New Mexico Department of Health; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a supervisor to lead the Disease Prevention Team, ensuring high-quality interviewing and investigation of STD and HIV cases across the state. You will coordinate activities, oversee staff, and drive program performance.

This role covers regional coverage in Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan counties, requiring an associate degree and three years of relevant public health experience, with strong leadership and resource-management skills.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate collaborates between programs at regional, state and community levels.
• Manages workflow within the program to meet standards.
• Handles program resources including billing and revenue aspects.
• Organizes employee work performance and daily assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor activities of the Disease Prevention Team to ensure compliance with performance standards for interviewing and investigation of STD and HIV cases.
• Coordinate and support outreach testing with and without a mobile unit.
• Supervise program staff.
• Carry out special assignments and initiatives designated by Region Director.

Skills

Collaboration across programs

Workflow management

Resource management

Performance management

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Health is seeking a supervisor to lead the Disease Prevention Team, ensuring high-quality interviewing and investigation of STD and HIV cases across the state. You will coordinate activities, oversee staff, and drive program performance.

This role covers regional coverage in Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan counties, requiring an associate degree and three years of relevant public health experience, with strong leadership and resource-management skills.