Health Program Manager

* THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health: Public Health Preparedness has an opening for a full time Health Program Manager 1 in Carson City, NV. The position oversees the development and maintenance of all critical program plans for the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Responsibilities include creating and applying evaluation tools and methodologies, developing surveys, and preparing grant proposals to secure or sustain program funding. The role also implements new programs and services and manages the preparation and administration of grants, budgets, and required documentation. As a division employee, incumbents are expected to be available for call-back during public health incidents and/or emergencies to perform duties specific to this position or to perform other duties as requested associated with a response role. This may entail working a non-traditional work schedule or at another duty station during the incident and/or emergency.

Health Program Managers provide administrative direction for programs related to maternal, child and family health, nutrition, disease control, or other health programs. Program management responsibilities include program development, implementation and evaluation, budget preparation and control, ensuring fiscal accountability and compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and supervision of professional and support staff. Positions in this series differ from Health Program Specialists who perform analytical work specifically related to the collection and analysis of data, identification of trends and preparation of statistical reports, and the development, implementation and evaluation of small narrowly focused programs.

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science or related field and three years of health-related professional experience, one year of which was supervisory and included providing or coordinating the delivery of health care services, budget monitoring, and interpretation of regulations, policies and directives related to health care delivery systems; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Prepare, justify, implement and monitor program budgets; submit recommendations concerning personnel, equipment and supplies needed to ensure services are provided efficiently and effectively; develop and analyze data related to performance indicators, quality assurance data, number of clients served and related information; review historical data and make projections regarding program growth; review and approve expenditures; negotiate contracts for services; prepare, review and monitor contracts for expenditures and services provided.

Interpret federal and State laws, regulations, requirements and restrictions related to services provided by the program; develop and implement operational guidelines and directives; ensure compliance with applicable agency policies, regulations and statutes; establish and implement controls and procedures to ensure appropriate records and reports are prepared, maintained and submitted in accordance with requirements.

Plan, organize and oversee the work of professional, technical and support staff; assign, review, prioritize and delegate work to subordinate personnel; develop work performance standards and evaluate employee performance; initiate disciplinary action; ensure work performed is consistent with professional standards and applicable licensure requirements; submit a variety of reports to management regarding staff, production and special projects; analyze and resolve staffing issues and requirements.

Research, develop and write grant proposals to acquire funding for program enhancements or expansion; implement new services or programs according to granting agency requirements and ensure effective integration with existing programs and services; direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of grants and budgets and other required documentation.

Develop program goals, objectives and service delivery procedures; develop and conduct surveys and assessments to determine health needs, incidence and prevention of disease, and significance of health problems of the population served; design, formulate, establish and implement methods, standards and data collection techniques to evaluate program outcomes and success; analyze, prepare and present data to administration, related programs and agencies, advisory boards, the legislature, and other interested parties; adjust priorities based on agency and program needs.

Work cooperatively with other agencies, professionals, civic groups, community leaders, and consumers at local, regional and/or statewide levels to identify health needs, issues and gaps in service; coordinate and participate in task forces and other work groups; establish new program directions, and draft legislation/regulations; develop recommendations regarding actions that affect ongoing and planned program services; testify, as needed, at legislative hearings to provide information on issues directly affecting operations and budgets; conduct public education, outreach campaigns, and promotional activities applicable to the program area.

Plan, organize and participate in special projects and activities; develop and prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports; conduct or attend meetings and conferences; prepare special reports and make presentations to a variety of groups in the community as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents perform all or part of the duties described in the series concept for a relatively small program which is statewide in scope but has fewer subordinate professional and technical staff. Programs managed at this level typically consist of health education and prevention and tracking, analysis, and reporting of health-related data for compliance with federal regulations and programs. This class is not to be used for individuals who work independently in implementing a narrowly focused statewide program and may supervise technical and clerical staff.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

General knowledge of: principles, practices and current trends in planning, organizing, delivering and managing a public health program; federal, State and local health care systems; principles of training and supervision.

Working knowledge of: program planning, management and evaluation; health programs, agencies and initiatives specifically related to disease prevention, health promotion and health awareness; administration of contracts and grants; budget preparation and control; principles of training and supervision; oral communication skills sufficient to make presentations to various groups in the community; writing skills sufficient to prepare reports, proposals, grant applications, recommendations and justifications.

Ability to: plan, organize, coordinate and manage program activities; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of professional and support personnel; develop budget proposals and ensure fiscal accountability of the program to which assigned; analyze data related to health services provided to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of program staff and activities; interpret and explain complex regulations, requirements, restrictions and policies concerning health issues; work collaboratively with professionals in the health care field.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - ***email_hidden***

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Do you have any of the following?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science or related field and three years of health-related professional experience, one year of which was supervisory and included providing or coordinating the delivery of health care services, budget monitoring, and interpretation of regulations, policies and directives related to health care delivery systems
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• None of the above.

This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question