Public Health Services Manager – Disease Control & Leadership

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

State Group Insurance (health, life, –

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER E-SES to lead the Communicable Disease Division in Tallahassee. The role oversees four program areas and supervises four program supervisors, aligning priorities with public health best practices and department objectives.

You will establish goals, monitor performance, and drive quality improvement across programs while coordinating with internal and external partners on surveillance and outbreak response.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of epidemiology and control of specified infections or chronic diseases.
• Considerable knowledge of disease surveillance systems, data analysis, and interpretation.
• Experience in setting performance expectations, staff coaching, and performance reviews.
• Preferred Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or biological sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Communicable Disease Division across four program areas.
• Supervise and mentor four program supervisors.
• Establish division-wide goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Foster accountability, teamwork, and data-driven decision-making.
• Represent the division with internal leadership and external partners.

Skills

Epidemiology knowledge

Disease surveillance

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or biological sciences

Job description

The Florida Department of Health is seeking a PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER E-SES to lead the Communicable Disease Division in Tallahassee. The role oversees four program areas and supervises four program supervisors, aligning priorities with public health best practices and department objectives.

You will establish goals, monitor performance, and drive quality improvement across programs while coordinating with internal and external partners on surveillance and outbreak response.