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Job Title:

Program Manager, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Job Number:

02000-2779

Organization:

Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Posted:

12/8/2024

Type:

Full-Time

Classification:

Environmental Health

Industry:

Government

Number of Openings:

Location:

Augusta, ME USA

Compensation:

$63,689.60 - $90,438.40

Position Description:

The Maine CDC is seeking a dynamic manager to take the helm of its Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and lead the State’s public health efforts to eradicate childhood lead poisoning. In this role, you will direct a multi-faceted program that has it all, including primary prevention initiatives; case management service delivery for about 300 lead-exposed children each year; regulatory and enforcement authority to remove sources of lead from children’s home environments; epidemiological surveillance; and informatics. You will plan and direct the strategic uses of CLPPP resources as you lead a highly skilled and diverse staff to advance program priorities.

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are a Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education - AND - four (4) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation - OR - an equivalent eight (8) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred candidates will have: • Advanced degree in public health or degree in policy administration • Experience with supervising staff and building effective teams; • Experience with managing complex programs or organizations that provide case management services • Experience with developing, implementing, and enforcing State or federal regulations

Organization Description:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Closing Date:

3/8/2025

Desired Starting Date: