Public Health Program Manager II

Open until filled. Priority screen date: Monday, May 27, 2024. Monthly salary range: $9,102–$12,432.

About the role

The Health Department is seeking a full-time Public Health Program Manager II (PHPMII) to manage, plan, organize, and direct services of the Policy, Evaluation, and Planning (PEP) Unit. Established in the early 2010s, the PEP Unit works in three areas:

• Facilitating the implementation of the Health Department Strategic Plan
• Aligning and monitoring the department’s performance standards with national public health accreditation requirements
• Addressing social and environmental policies and practices that contribute to creating more equitable health outcomes

The PHPMII will direct, through subordinate managers, strategy implementation to advance racial and health equity work, ensuring all residents have access to equitable opportunities to achieve their fullest potential. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis county-wide.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organize, coordinate, and direct services through subordinate supervisors in the delivery of complex and varied health services programs
• Establish goals and objectives; prepare program plans and reports; evaluate program components and develop strategies for improvement
• Plan and implement service and process quality improvement initiatives in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Provide direction to staff delivering medical, technical, and administrative services; oversee training of staff and contract providers in regulatory compliance
• Plan and coordinate public health services with other divisions, branches, County programs, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care and community acceptance
• Meet with community representatives and governmental authorities to coordinate and implement public health services or programs
• Represent the department to community groups, media, and state/federal governments on community health issues
• Manage personnel actions, including selection, performance evaluation, training, professional development, and disciplinary actions
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of policies, procedures, administrative manuals, guidelines, and standards; interpret health services policy objectives and operational procedures to subordinate staff
• Oversee the development and monitoring of annual program budgets, including recommending staffing levels, monitoring expenditures and revenue, and establishing performance indicators
• Research, interpret, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; provide written and oral direction in collaboration with the State, program medical directors, and component supervisors
• Recommend to the Board of Supervisors, through the Director of Health, provisions of services, resource allocations, and activities to enhance community health

Requirements

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public health administration
• Principles and practices of management, including budgeting, program management, and office practices
• Principles and practices of personnel management, including effective supervision and performance management
• Contract administration and monitoring
• Functions and services of State and Federal health agencies and voluntary health agencies
• Working knowledge of health programs, functions, and services
• Health legislation, codes, and standards pertaining to health delivery agencies
• Community resources available for assistance in public health programs
• Basic organizational principles and procedures in public health, maternal, child and adolescent health, disease control, and public health statistics
• Some knowledge of public relations methods, including familiarity with local media communications
• Cultural and ethnic values, customs, and traditions of County populations (target groups)

Skills and Abilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, county-wide level to meet community needs
• Prepare, analyze, evaluate, and draw logical conclusions from data; select alternatives and implement recommendations
• Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities
• Organize, motivate, and utilize communication skills to involve and solve community public health problems
• Recognize and interface with community and agency representatives regarding problems and people of a sensitive and political nature
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, and regulations relating to public health
• Communicate effectively orally with diverse groups
• Communicate effectively in writing, including preparing administrative, technical, and statistical reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of County employees, public officials, and members of the public

Qualifications

Any combination of training, education, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. An example of how these requirements might be acquired is:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Nursing, Health Education, Public Health, Epidemiology, Business Administration, or a directly related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Health or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional public health experience, two years of which must include supervisory-level experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver’s license or provide alternative transportation approved by the appointing authority
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, or holidays during times of disaster or emergency
• Complete and successfully pass the Health Department background investigation process, including a Department of Justice fingerprinting check

Benefits

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. For details, visit the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. Benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Pay

$9,102–$12,432 per month.