Health Services Branch Director (Program Manager III)-61006610

About the role

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a Health Services Branch Director to lead the Health Promotion Services (HPS) branch. This position reports to the Agency's Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Services & Chief Medical Officer.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in core HPS team meetings.
• Works with staff to identify opportunities for quality improvement initiatives 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.
• Provides guidance and support to the Bureaus of Clinical Services, Community Nutrition Services, Electronic Health Record, and HPS Coordination.
• Schedules and 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• A master's degree or higher and five (5) or more years of experience in leadership or administration, including executive or senior level management experience.
• A clean and valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with budgeting and financial planning.
• Ability to manage and motivate diverse teams.
• Knowledge of public health policies and programs.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• Retirement benefit choices

Pay

$135,000 - $155,000

Schedule

Full-time