Public Health Program Manager I

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Health Department is recruiting a Public Health Program Manager I to design and lead prevention strategies for chronic diseases and injuries. You will supervise a team of coordinators and health educators, collaborate with partners, and manage program budgets and grants to improve community health outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you will guide policy, systems, and environment approaches across Pima County, ensuring timely deliverables and accountability while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related public health program coordination/management experience.
• Three years of experience with Pima County in a public health management or coordinator role.
• Relevant education/experience may be substituted as allowed by policy.

Responsibilities

• Designs and leads strategies coordinating, amplifying, and expanding prevention efforts for chronic diseases and injuries.
• Oversees program activities and grant deliverables including outreach, education, and service delivery.
• Ensures programs run efficiently within timelines and budgets and monitors progress.
• Collects and analyzes program data to assess impact and informs improvements.
• Prepares program reports for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Builds relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Manages program budgets, including grant budgets and expenditures.
• Supervises and mentors staff, providing guidance and professional development.

Skills

Program management

Team supervision

Grant management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary Department - Health Job Description

Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5373 - Public Health Program Manager I Salary Grade: 14 Pay Range Hiring Range: $65,457 - $78,540 Annually Pay Range: $65,457 - $91,644 Annually Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2028. Pima County Health Department is excited to announce recruitment for the Program Manager for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, you will design and lead strategies by coordinating, amplifying, and expanding prevention strategies for a variety of chronic diseases and injuries. You will work with and manage a dedicated team of public health professionals to guide policy, systems, and environment strategies aimed at preventing chronic diseases and injuries across all communities in Pima County. You will inspire, lead, and hold accountable a team of coordinators and health educators to improve health outcomes across communities.

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and manages public health programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and public health priorities;
• Oversees execution of program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery;
• Ensures programs are carried out efficiently and effectively, adhering to timelines and budgets;
• Monitors program progress and makes adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes;
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data to assess impact and effectiveness;
• Uses data to inform program improvements, identify trends, and measure outcomes;
• Prepares and presents program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership;
• Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders;
• Develops and manages program budgets, including grant budgets, ensuring efficient allocations of resources and expenditures;
• Supervises and mentors program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of related experience in the coordination and/or implementation of activities for public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator, or other related management or supervisor or coordinator level job classification. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience planning, organizing, and evaluating policies that protect and improve the public's health and well-being.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience participating in organizational efforts to foster and sustain collaborative, cross-sectoral partnerships.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in engagement with diverse community partners.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in managing and supervising others.
• Experience with/knowledge of health equity principles and strategies.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience managing financial resources and grants.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Licenses and Certificates

• Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items

• The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
• Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
• This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
• Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently remains at stationary position. Occasionally moves about inside an office. Occasionally operates out in the community at events, meetings and developing partnerships. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on radio, behind themselves, and alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio, and on a cell; Vision - may be required to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception and peripheral vision.

Working Conditions

The Public Health Program Manager I operates within a professional office setting, conducting desk-based tasks and attends meetings. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position; however, an alternative work schedule or telecommuting may be options based on the Division’s needs. This is determined by the senior leadership for the Division. This role may also participate in community events and meetings.

EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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