General Purpose Under general direction, manage public health programs in clinical services, community health, educational services or other assigned division.
Typical Duties Coordinate and develop public health program(s). Involves: Manage, supervise and outlines, short and long-term goals, and program priorities. Monitor work progress and overseeing development and administration of assigned program operating budget. Conduct and attend meetings and chair committees regarding the implementation of projects, strategic planning, grant proposal/administration or other administrative issues.? Plan, implement, and administer multiple health projects in collaboration with other health department programs including Emergency Preparedness, Health Education, Epidemiology/Communicable Disease Control, WIC, Food Inspection, Preventive Medicine, Clinics, Immunizations and Laboratory Services.
Conduct regular inspection and evaluation of performance against approved plans and objectives to assess and improve services. Involves: Prepare reports regarding program activities, accomplishment and goals. Coordinate activities with community groups, health providers, and community organizations on both non-emergency and emergency conditions. Assist in responding to and resolving sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
Monitor and approve budget expenditures. Involves: Prepare and administer operating and maintenance budget. Prepare grant proposals, establish objectives, and assist in program or project monitoring. Review and research application materials to obtain pertinent information. Consult with others within the department or within the City to determine applicability of grant. Coordinate information between departments and agencies regarding grant information and status. Direct and monitor grant program activities and evaluate results. Develop comprehensive reports evaluating grant objectives and performance and providing such reports to grant-funding agencies. Develop statistical and narrative reports and data analysis to document and analyze the results of the program's efforts for the department, Health and Human Services Commission and other agencies to assist in their investigations and prevent further introduction and spread of disease.
Represent the program in meetings and prepare correspondence to individuals or institutions that may impact the control of public health diseases and hazards. Provide support services not considered to be routine that facilitate program activities. Provide input to management and administration regarding how staff achieves program objectives and adheres to policies, protocols and procedures. Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems including administrative and control systems and internal relationships.? Identify opportunities for improvement to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency and internal control and make recommendations to the department leadership. Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Application of considerable knowledge of the local, state and/or local federal laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, principles, and practices applicable to public health. Application of considerable knowledge of planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and projects. Application of considerable knowledge of quality improvement principles, methods and processes applicable to public health programs. Application of considerable knowledge of the management of assets, to include funding, and other resources. Application of considerable knowledge of research methodology and advanced statistical analysis and its practical application to public health. Application of considerable knowledge of supervisory techniques. Application of good knowledge of public relations principles and practice. Ability of communicate clearly and concisely both orally and writing. Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, officials, regulatory agencies and the public in general. Other Job Characteristics Subject to callback, and working extended hours including weekends and holidays. Potential exposure to infectious diseases which are threatening to health and life. Immunizations and PPD (TB) skin test are required as a condition of employment unless waived for religious or medical reasons. Occasional driving through city traffic. Classification Status (HR 04/19/18), (HR 05/22/2022, (HR 09/11/22), (HR 01/12/23). (HR 03/12/2023), (HR 09/10/23)
This a grant-funded position. Employment is predicated on the continuation of state/federal funding. As provided under Ordinance 8064 Classification and Compensation, Section 2.2, general purpose and typical duties summarized are only illustrative of work customarily assigned and performed.
