What You'll Do:
BHSH is seeking a dynamic, mission‑driven leader to oversee statewide HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Programs. This is an opportunity to shape high‑impact public health initiatives, guide strategic program direction, and support partners across Ohio in delivering effective, compassionate prevention and care services. As a key leader within the Bureau, you will develop policies, strengthen statewide partnerships, ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, and drive continuous quality improvement to protect the health and well‑being of Ohioans.
Lead Statewide Prevention Programs
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Plan, direct, organize, and manage all administrative aspects of HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Programs.
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Provide strategic direction to local programs in planning, priority setting, program implementation, and evaluation.
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Develop and maintain policies and procedures for HIV counseling and testing, clinic operations, and integration of adult hepatitis services across program areas.
Strengthen Collaboration & Integration
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Lead Program Collaboration & Service Integration (PCSI) activities to improve effectiveness and efficiency of statewide prevention efforts.
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Establish and maintain liaisons with ODH bureaus, state agencies such as Medicaid, Rehabilitation & Corrections, Behavioral Health, and Youth Services, as well as federal partners including CDC and HRSA.
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Coordinate closely with public health departments, healthcare providers, and community organizations to support surveillance, investigations, and timely communication of findings.
Ensure Compliance, Quality & Accountability
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Monitor federal CDC and HRSA grants and assist in developing unit budgets, goals, and objectives.
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Oversee Quality Management (QM) activities to ensure programs meet state and federal requirements, including ODH Grants Administration Policies & Procedures (OGAPP).
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Review program outcomes, evaluate achievements, and ensure adherence to confidentiality laws, administrative rules, and federal cooperative agreements.
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Oversee procurement, management, and distribution of federal and state funds for HIV, STI, and Viral Hepatitis prevention.
Lead & Develop Staff
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Direct and supervise assigned team members, including onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
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Delegate work, identify staff development needs, provide training, and oversee daily operations.
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Participate in recruitment, conduct interviews, evaluate candidates, and support employee growth and accountability.
Serve as a Statewide Public Health Partner
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Represent ODH at controlling board meetings, legislative hearings, and statewide community planning groups.
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Prepare and deliver presentations to community groups, local/state program staff, CDC, and other stakeholders.
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Review reports and correspondence between ODH, CDC, HRSA, local agencies, and affiliates.
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Develop policy recommendations based on program outcomes and emerging trends.
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is an exempt hourly position, with a pay range of 15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
5 yrs. exp. in planning and administering health programs, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
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Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy and management/public administration or business administration AND 2 yrs. exp. in planning and administering health programs, with education and experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file
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2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
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12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Public Health
Technical Skills: Communications, Compliance Enforcement
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Presenting, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Visionary Thinking
EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.
Supplemental Information
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 15, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($44.38 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($46.88) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
STATUS OF POSTED POSITION: You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details.
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
