Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes Prevention Program Manager (HSC4) – DOH7236
Full Time
Tumwater, WA
Posted
Job description
Description
This is a full-time, permanent Health Services Consultant 4 (HSC4) position.
Make a difference.
As a
Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes Prevention (HDSDP) Program Manager (HSC4) you will manage the Washington State’s Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Prevention Program. This position serves as the designated department expert/specialist to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators and the public about the importance of prevention, diagnosis and management of diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart disease, stroke and hypertension.
This position also serves as the Community Based Prevention Section liaison between the Department of Health, Health Care Authority and Department of Social and Health Services programs to assist in coordinating quality improvement and care coordination efforts as it relates to heart disease, stroke and diabetes prevention including the risk factors for these and related chronic conditions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise, coach, and counsel professional staff in their performance of program work.
- Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
- Negotiates and writes contract statements of work, applying program requirements to contract language based on grant funding language to include measurable performance goals and deliverables.
- Create timelines to ensure federal reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion and lead the relationship with grant funder leadership.
- Represent the state program to enhance public health policy development; integrate planning and implementation of policy, systems or norms change with internal and external partners; and develop and sustain resources for improved public health policy development and implementation.
The duty station for this hybrid position is in Tumwater, WA. The incumbent will be required to meet in-person and virtually with partners and will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities. We anticipate the incumbent will work onsite at least once per month.
Work that matters.
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
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Join a great team and lead us into the future.
The Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes Prevention Program promotes social, environmental, policy, and systems approaches at state and community levels to reduce the burden of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes among all Washington residents, especially those who are disproportionately impacted.
The Community-Based Prevention Section, within the Office of Healthy and Safe Communities, works with community partners to develop, adopt and implement policies; and support system and environmental change to prevent chronic disease, injuries, and chronic conditions.
The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health of people in Washington. The Office of Healthy and Safe Communities works to increase health equity and wellness for all people in Washington state. We do so by engaging communities and key partners across sectors to identify and implement community-led efforts to address health inequities.
About us.
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of
Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.
Learn more about our Transformational Plan .
Why DOH? We offer….
- One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more.
- A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
- Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year depending on the length of employment.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
- DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
- Lump-sum relocation reimbursement may be negotiated during the offer, there are limits to these funds and not every position is eligible. Please discuss further with the hiring manager.
Our Ideal Candidate.
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Note: Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. Experience may have been gained concurrently.
Option 1: Six (6) years managing or supervising professional staff, preferably in a health-related field. Experience should include developing work plans, setting direction for work, coordinating work among team members, monitoring performance, acting as a subject matter expert; AND four (4) or more years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services, prevention, or public health program.
Option 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher in social services, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field; AND four (4) or more years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services, prevention, or public health program including three (3) or more years of experience supervising professional staff or serving as a team lead including developing work plans, setting direction for work, coordinating work among team members, monitoring performance, and giving feedback to team members.
Option 3: Master’s degree or higher in social services, public health, public administration, business administration, or related field; AND two (2) or more years of professional management or consultative experience in a health services, prevention, or public health program, including one (1) or more years or experience supervising professional staff or serving as a team lead including developing work plans, setting direction for work, coordinating work among team members, monitoring performance, and giving feedback to team members.
AND,
- Demonstrated experience using electronic mail and internet.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Required Competencies
- Applies quality improvement tools to improve efficiency, accuracy and overall quality.
- Cultural Competency - Ability to interact with diverse customers and stakeholders demonstrating cultural, ethnic, and gender sensitivity and competence. Demonstrates respect for others regardless of their position and actively seek out different points of view to benefit from different perspectives. Models and facilitates the development and integration of cultural, ethnic, and gender sensitivity and competence. Integrates cultural, social, and behavioral factors in determining the delivery of public health services.
- Analysis and Problem Solving – Demonstrates ability to address problems with new and effective solutions.
- Communication – Demonstrates ability to effectively give and receive information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences. Effectively uses the media, advanced technologies (especially the Internet), and community networks to communicate information.
- Interpersonal Skills and Influence- Adapts to and works effectively with a variety of situations and people to effectively persuade others to voluntarily change their beliefs, attitudes, and organizational systems to improve outcomes.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.- A current resume (without any personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Important Note: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer. DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful. We prohibit discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.
Please reach out to Human Resources at HR@doh.wa.gov if you need information on a medical or religious accommodation.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
Adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, outside of regular office hours or as assigned, which may include evenings and weekends. Alternate work schedules will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
- Occasionally travel, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, in and/or out of state.
- Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple assignments and priority deadlines.
- Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events when the Agency Coordination center is activated.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Kristina Cox at (360) 485-5249, kristina.cox@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
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