Supervisor, EHE Ryan White

Harris County; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Public Health is seeking a qualified supervisor to lead the Ryan White Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) program for the Houston EMA. The role oversees grant administration, compliance with HRSA/HAB, and coordination with subrecipients to improve access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services.

The position requires strong leadership, data analysis, and collaboration with local agencies and stakeholders to align programs with public health objectives and fiscal accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, social work, business or related field.
• Experience coordinating and managing federal grant programs is preferred.
• Strong data collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the Ryan White EHE grant, including deliverables, work plans and performance objectives.
• Oversee Subrecipients’ programmatic and fiscal performance and ensure HRSA/HAB compliance.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to contracts, budgets, and expenditures.
• Prepare and submit HRSA/HAB reports and required grant documentation.
• Coordinate with external partners to integrate EHE services and improve access to care.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Public health

Project leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.

About Harris County Public Health

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

This is a grant-funded position.

Our Values

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being.

• Transparency- We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity- Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect- We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact -We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration- We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

Position Overview

The Ryan White Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) Supervisor is responsible for the administration, implementation, oversight, and monitoring of EHE grant funds awarded to Harris County for the Houston Eligible Metropolitan Area (EMA). The position serves as Project Director for the Houston EMA Ryan White EHE Program and ensures compliance with Health Resources and Services Administration, HIV/AIDS Bureau (HRSA/HAB) requirements, conditions of award, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The position provides oversight of EHE-funded Subrecipients, including programmatic and fiscal performance, contract deliverables, reporting, data collection, quality management, and compliance. The position coordinates grant applications and required reports, monitors grant activities and expenditures, evaluates program performance and public health data, and supports quality improvement and capacity‑building activities to improve access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services. The position collaborates with governmental agencies, healthcare organizations, community‑based organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate EHE activities and support effective service delivery. The position also provides leadership and technical assistance to staff and stakeholders, participates in the improvement of program processes and operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer and implement all facets of the annual Ryan White Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) grant award, including grant conditions, requirements, deliverables, programmatic activities, work plans, budgets, and performance objectives.
• Provide comprehensive oversight of EHE-funded Subrecipients, including monitoring of contract awards, programmatic and fiscal deliverables, data collection and reporting, quality assurance and quality management activities, and compliance with HRSA/HAB and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate Subrecipient programmatic and fiscal performance to ensure compliance with contract requirements, approved budgets, program goals, objectives, and deliverables. Identify, address, and resolve programmatic and fiscal issues, including underutilization or underspending of annual contract awards and improper or inappropriate allocation of expenditures between Ryan White Part A and EHE funding sources.
• Review, analyze, and synthesize Subrecipient monthly, quarterly, and other required programmatic and fiscal reports to assess progress toward EHE goals, objectives, performance measures, and deliverables. Prepare, coordinate, and submit required reports and documentation, including reports and submissions required by HRSA/HAB.
• Collaborate with governmental agencies and other key stakeholders, including the City of Houston and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, to coordinate EHE activities and support the effective integration of EHE‑funded services into local, state, and national HIV prevention, care, and treatment initiatives.
• Coordinate the preparation, assembly, and submission of grant applications, continuation applications, proposals, work plans, budgets, and other required grant‑related documents in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and established deadlines.
• Compile, analyze, interpret, and evaluate programmatic and public health data to assess program performance, identify service delivery needs and trends, and support continuous quality improvement. Develop implementation plans and assist with capacity‑building initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to improve access and engagement in HIV care and treatment services.
• Evaluate and participate in the design and improvement of program workflows, business processes, operational systems, and procedures, and develop recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, compliance, and overall program performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical assistance to assigned staff and stakeholders in the implementation, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of EHE-funded activities. When applicable, supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff in accordance with County policies and procedures.
• Maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with Subrecipients, internal County departments, governmental agencies, healthcare organizations, community‑based organizations, and other stakeholders regarding EHE program activities, requirements, performance, and emerging issues.
• Serve as Project Director for the Houston EMA Ryan White EHE Program, providing overall programmatic leadership and ensuring the program is administered in accordance with HRSA/HAB requirements, approved grant applications and work plans, applicable regulations, and County policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including special assignments and activities necessary to support the County's response to emergency events.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274‑5445 or email [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health administration, social work, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health program administration, federal grant management, contract/Subrecipient management, program monitoring, or a related field, including experience with programmatic and/or fiscal oversight.
• At least one (1) year of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including responsibility for assigning work, monitoring performance, providing guidance, and/or evaluating staff.

Licensure/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, evaluation, and management, performance measurement, quality management, and continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of program planning, implementation, evaluation, and management, performance measurement, quality management, and continuous quality improvement.
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting methods used to evaluate public health programs.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point).
• Ability to function with a high level of independence and manage multiple priorities.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Policy Development and Program Planning Skills: This competency focuses on developing, implementing, and improving policies, programs, and services that support effective public health strategies and improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well‑being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence‑based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
• Management and Finance Skills: This competency focuses on managing human and financial resources, promoting equity and collaboration, and optimizing organizational performance to support effective public health programs.
• Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills: This competency focuses on aligning stakeholders, fostering innovation, and managing change to implement effective public health initiatives that strengthen community health.

NOTE

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work

• Full Time | Grant‑funded
• Monday – Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm).
• Other days and hours as necessary.

Work Environment

• This job operates remotely and in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• This is a largely sedentary role; however, some duties would require the ability to lift up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location

• 1111 Fannin St, Houston TX, 77002

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.