The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Health Program Specialist 2, located in Carson City, NV. Under limited supervision, this position provides administrative oversight, supervision, and direction for the Community Health Nursing (CHN) Program. CHN is a public program focused on the overall health of individuals, families, and adolescents through the provision of a broad range of family planning services, related preventative health services, public health and infectious disease. CHN provides public health services, emergency preparedness and infectious disease assistance in Nevada's rural counties. This position must have exceptional skills in supervision and fiscal management. They must be able to balance many projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines can be met.
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.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, human services, social science, behavioral science or related field and four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in a health-related field, two years of which included providing or coordinating the delivery of health care services, budget preparation and control, and the interpretation and implementation of complex regulations. Of the two years of experience, one year must have included supervision of professional staff; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Manager I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
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 the full range of duties described in the series concept and supervise a staff which includes both supervisory and professional staff engaged in the provision of health-related services. Health Program Manager II’s are responsible for long range, broad-based planning and policy development for a statewide program involved in health service delivery to at-risk populations with significant health issues, nutritional deficiencies, or other health related problems. The Health Program Manager II class is distinguished from the Health Program Manager I by the responsibility for supervising subordinate supervisors who supervise professional staff, and by the size and scope of the program managed.
An example of a position allocated to this level is the manager of the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) which provides nutritional information, education and assistance to women, infants and children who meet established eligibility criteria. The program manager administers a budget of approximately $24 million and supervises six professional staff including subordinate supervisors and 20 program support personnel assigned to WIC clinics and satellites in various locations throughout the State and the central office.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: program management principles and practices; techniques and principles of administration and fiscal management related to program operations; delegation of responsibility, workload analysis and coordination of the efforts of professional and support staff; contract development, negotiation and administration; grant application and administration procedures; principles of training and supervision; principles and practices of fiscal management as applied to developing initial budget recommendations and day-to-day maintenance of the legislatively approved budget.
Ability to: organize, coordinate and direct the activities of professional staff and clinicians in a specified health program; effectively manage program staff engaged in providing and coordinating health services on a statewide basis; administer multiple program activities; resolve complex issues and problems related to health service delivery.
Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - [email protected]
