Senior Public Health Leader – Infectious Disease Prevention

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks an Associate Deputy Commissioner to lead the Infectious Disease Prevention Division. This senior role provides executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support for HIV/STD, Immunization, TB, Hansen's Disease Unit, and Pharmacy within IDP.

The ideal candidate will guide plans, program development, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with state health goals and HHSC guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience with public health services and systems.
• Managing complex programs and budgets.
• Strong written and oral communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Deputy Commissioner in establishing goals and objectives for the IDP Division.
• Supports development of guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Coordinates schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving division goals.
• Ensures coordination with federal, state, and local health-related agencies.

Job description

Dept of State Health Services in Austin, TX, seeks an Associate Deputy Commissioner to lead the Infectious Disease Prevention Division. This senior role provides executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support for HIV/STD, Immunization, TB, Hansen's Disease Unit, and Pharmacy within IDP.

The ideal candidate will guide plans, program development, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with state health goals and HHSC guidance.