Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: July 9th, 2026
Required documents uploaded by: July 9th, 2026
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
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About the Position
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Who can apply: Anyone (External).
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
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Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
Compensation:
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Annual Pay Range: $79,500
- Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The position (K0229192)
Supervises and directs management of program management and coordinator staff assigned to the STI/HIV/Hep C Prevention, Care and Surveillance. Sets performance expectations, develops standards and conducts timely evaluation of assigned staff. Confers with management staff to develop, explain, interpret, and discuss program activities, goals, policies, and procedures. Interprets personnel policies and procedures for program staff. Responsible for scheduling the work of managers through the use of deadlines and accountability reporting. Meets regularly in one on one coaching sessions with assigned staff. Manages all personnel matters within the section in collaboration with program managers, bureau director and Office of Personnel Services.
Plans, organizes, manages and directs the planning, implementation and evaluation for multi-faceted statewide Ryan White Part B/ADAP and STI/HIV Prevention, Care, and Surveillance, and Viral Hepatitis programs. This includes formulating policies, interpreting and directing the application of policies and guidelines and ensuring that work is performed in compliance with agency policies as well as state laws and federal regulations, including HIV and STI specific.; preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures and preparing reports including grant applications, grant application budgets; monitoring and evaluating complex and controversial investigations for adherence to administrative guidelines and technical procedures as established by KDHE, HRSA and the CDC; and attendance at relevant state, regional, and national conferences.
Directs collaborative efforts with other programs within the BDCP, including collaboration on conferences, both in state and nationally and other sections within KDHE, and other state and local agencies. Focus efforts on providing the most efficient and effective services to program participants. Manages the Not in Care in Kansas (NICK) program, Kansas Aid-to-Local RW Part B Program, Kansas Aid to Local HIV Prevention Program, and Viral Hepatitis Program, and continuously analyzes programs based on stakeholder and community member needs and implements policy changes/updates as needed. Ensures facilitation of stakeholder input on statewide needs and planning to address the syndemic nature of the STI, HIV, Hepatitis epidemics.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Updates the Bureau Director on any matters of significant or substantive program, personnel, or budgeting changes. Ensure the Bureau Director is notified of any changes in funding agency restrictions, requirements, requests, or guidelines.
Facilitate the implementation of continuous quality improvement-based activities to obtain performance-related outcome evaluation data to assess program performance. Direct collaborative efforts with other programs within the BDCP, including collaboration on conferences, both in state and nationally and other sections within KDHE, and other state and local agencies. Focus efforts on providing the most efficient and effective services to program participants.
Qualifications
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Education:
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Licensing & Certification:
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Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum of ten years of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. At least five years of experience of working with Ryan White, Linkage-to-Care, and any other hepatitis, STI/HIV Prevention, Care, and Surveillance services. Five years of experience in writing and managing federal grants.
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Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
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Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
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Excellent inter-personal skills
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Knowledge of STI and/or HIV care and prevention
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Excellent communication skills
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Evaluation and Program Analysis
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Experience analytical thinking, interpreting, authorizing, advising, managing people and finances
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Ability to organize, evaluate and motivate work teams
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Experience in organizing, evaluating and correlating the work of groups and individuals
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Ability to identify and analyze problems and select, implement and evaluate solutions
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Supervision of professional staff (includes budget preparation and administration)
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Five or more years directing or managing programs related to HIV and or STI.
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Public Health, Ed, Public/Bus Adm or related field
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Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Kyle Sanders
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
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Transcripts
DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
