Public Health Program Manager/Health Officer

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the administrative oversight, leadership, planning, development, and management of the programs and services of the Public Health Division in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Work involves advising staff as well as setting divisional policies, goals, and budgets under the direction of the Health and Human Services Director.

Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Directs the work of and manages the staff of the Division. Interviews and selects new employees. Provides training and instructions and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling. Recommends employee transfers, promotions, disciplinary action, and discharge; develops staff schedules.
2. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff.
3. Identifies Staff Development needs; coordinates training.
4. Develops and recommends annual division budget to the Director; forecasts necessary funding for program needs, staff, and materials. Monitors budget, contracts, services, and other factors to ensure compliance; identifies problem areas and recommends refinements; authorizes expenditures; projects anticipated revenues; and monitors revenues/collections.
5. Develops, analyzes, reviews, negotiates contracts and budgets for the Division in consultation with the Health & Human Services Director and the Finance Department.
6. Develops, promotes, implements and refines new and existing programs.
7. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the Division. Ensures programs operate in compliance with County, State and Federal laws and regulations.
8. Develops long range program philosophy and programs to assist in meeting Health and Human Services Board strategic goals and initiatives as it pertains to the Division. Prepares and presents departmental reports to health and human services board.
9. Provides program orientation and technical training. This is accomplished through orienting new hires to the agency’s service delivery system. Directly provides on-going training. Consistently provides clear, concise directives. Responds to training needs timely so staff are informed before being assigned work requiring specific knowledge. Creates a learning environment that encourages employee growth and self-confidence.
10. Develops and maintains knowledge of program rules and regulations governing health and human service programs. The manager is able to access the information for reference in order to direct the work of others. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base by reading program directives. Comprehends the impact these directives have on the service delivery system and proposes changes to incorporate new program criteria into existing practice for review by the Director. Updates procedures within the developed finalization process. Provides uniform training to staff on philosophy, policy, and procedures.
11. Participates effectively with other administrative staff in development and implementation of agency administrative policies to carry out the mission of the department.
12. Monitors quality service delivery through review of case records and statistical information.
13. Develops an annual work plan, submitting it to the Director with regular progress reports on the implementation of the plan.
14. Regularly and systematically collects, assembles, analyzes and makes available information on the health of the community, including statistics on health status, community health needs and epidemiologic and other studies of health problems.
15. Submits reports to the State Department of Health Services as required.
16. Prepares public health information for Health and Human Services Board as needed.
17. Participates on local coalitions to address county health needs and priorities.
18. Responsible for data integrity of public health records.
19. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of state public health statutes and rules, local regulations and ordinances, standards of community health, knowledge in environmental and epidemiological sciences, and communicable diseases and emergency preparedness.
• Knowledge of current local and statewide social and economic issues and the way in which these issues affect families and individuals.
• Knowledge of human behavior and the basic principles, practices and ethics of public health nursing.
• Knowledge of program rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to federal and state public assistance programs.
• Ability to maintain perspective between different parts of the job and balance between the various programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to recognize individual differences in workers and gauge their learning patterns and potential for independent work.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for health and human service programs, including client rights, confidentiality, and non-discrimination.
• Knowledge of the principles of human growth and development, psychology, systems theory and human motivation.
• Knowledge of goals, principles and practices of health and human service programs, program administration, and program goals and their intended impacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of varying abilities, interests, and concerns.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, development, and analysis of performance measurements.
• Knowledge of the County and Department’s operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents.
• Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line item budgeting.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; federal, state, and local regulations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Knowledge of management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
• Ability to adapt and take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to organize, assign, and modify the work assignment of others, and (re)-establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
• Skill in researching and understanding complex written materials.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of Open Records laws and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.

Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Nursing, Physical or Biological Services or related field.
• Five years of experience in a public health agency.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience required.
• A Nursing Degree is preferred.
• Must successfully pass criminal and caregiver background checks.

Physical and Work Environment
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor. 

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work has no exposure to environmental conditions.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting (e.g. business office, light traffic). 

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