Job Classification: 1373 - Public Health Manager I

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,585 Annually Full Range: $60,487 - $84,682 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

Are you committed to making a difference in public health and advancing equity in communities? The Pima County Health Department is looking for an experienced visionary Health Equity Program Manager to lead transformative initiatives that ensure every resident has the opportunity to achieve optimal health. Housed within the newly established Office of Policy, Resilience, and Engagement, this position is at the forefront of change, working to bridge health disparities and empower communities. You will be the driving force behind integrating health equity into our strategies, strengthening DEI capabilities, and shaping policies that create lasting impact.

In this role, you will lead innovative strategies to address health disparities, work closely with community members to co-create solutions, and use data-driven insights to shape impactful programs and policies. The focus will be on both community-informed and data-led approaches to address systems and practices preventing the community from achieving optimal health. This position will guide the health equity strategy and programmatic development at the Pima County Health Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public health, social work, or public policy, along with a deep commitment to social justice and community engagement. If you are a strategic thinker, collaborator, and advocate for health equity, we encourage you to apply today. Let’s build a healthier, more equitable future together!

This is a classification in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.

Essential functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

Develops, implements, and manages public health programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and public health priorities;

Oversees execution of program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery;

Ensures programs are carried out efficiently and effectively, adhering to timelines and budgets;

Monitors program progress and makes adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes;

Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data to assess impact and effectiveness;

Uses data to inform program improvements, identify trends, and measure outcomes;

Prepares and presents program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership;

Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders;

Develops and manages program budgets, including grant budgets, ensuring efficient allocations of resources and expenditures;

Supervises and mentors program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of related experience in the coordination and/or implementation of activities for public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator, or other related management or supervisor or coordinator level job classification.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

Minimum three (3) years of work experience in health equity related projects, programs, or initiatives.

Experience in equity centered practices in data collection, analysis, and visualization.

Minimum two (2) years of experience working in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural, and multi-sectoral partnerships.

Experience working collaboratively across organizational teams.

Experience developing tools and resources related to expanding equity focused approaches and programming.

Minimum two (2) years of demonstrated facilitation and mediation skills to navigate and resolve conflict.