Health Services Branch Director (Program Manager III)-61006610

Job Responsibilities

Actively participates in core HPS team meetings.

Works with the staff to identify opportunities for quality improvement initiatives and identifies and implements proactive and innovative solutions to challenges.

Contributes to the HPS and Agency’s strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation processes.

Promotes collaboration across the Agency and HPS to promote effective use of resources and maximize health outcomes.

Has fiscal knowledge of the budgets for the bureaus within the Health Services Branch and participates in financial planning processes.

Ensures funding and resources are used in adherence with requirements and goals.

Participates and represents HPS and the Agency on internal and external committees and work groups.

Program and Staff Management

Provides guidance and support to the Bureaus of Clinical Services, Community Nutrition Services, Electronic Health Record, and HPS Coordination.

Conducts routine and as needed meetings (in-person and virtual) with direct reports.

Supports staff and addresses personnel issues in a timely manner; performs required employee performance reviews.

Staff and Workforce Development

Approves all HR/salary actions in a timely manner and provides initial guidance to managers within the Branch on HR matters.

Works with staff and HR in the recruitment of hard to fill positions.

Identifies staff training needs and seeks opportunities to address needs.

Encourages and promotes professional growth opportunities for staff.

Promotes and supports opportunities within Health Services Branch for student and trainee experiences and education.

Coaches and mentors staff as appropriate.

Supervisory Duties

Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards.

Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives.

Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees.

Other Duties As Assigned

Performs other duties as requested, including assisting with special projects, serving in the Agency's response to an emergency, and providing coverage for the Deputy Director for HPS as requested.