Assistant Health Program Administrator

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

About The Position

In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required. SUPERVSION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program. To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency. To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program. To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided. To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state. To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law. To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program. As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives. To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities. To do related work as required.

Requirements

A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program
the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance
the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies
the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required
related capacities and abilities
Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of five years’ experience in project management with demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, projects requiring community collaboration
Experience in community health program design and implementation, including ability to develop quality programmatic deliverables and use evaluation results for improvement and to demonstrate impact.
Experience in contract management
Experience working collaboratively with community-based partners with capacity to foster creative program planning to leverage resources and partnerships
Experience in overdose prevention and response, substance use disorders, harm reduction strategies, and/or behavioral health required
Knowledge of public health communications and prevention education preferred
Ability to work with a team and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, strong attention to detail
Initiative to independently launch and complete long-term projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Public speaking experience
Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field and/or lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorder preferred
Well versed in Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

Provide strategic coordination of data-driven mobile outreach, and statewide harm reduction services.
Provide support to Program Manager in contract management with partner organizations to ensure the delivery of high quality, effective and efficient services
Work with partners to develop scopes of work and budgets, track deliverables and spending, monitor performance, process invoices, and other contract/project management duties as required
Develop and cultivate partnerships with local community organizations and other state agencies to support underserved and vulnerable populations impacted by substance use disorder
Organize outreach, education, and engagement activities in communities most impacted by substance use disorder
Work with the Communications Team to support the development of educational materials related to Drug Overdose Prevention community programs
Work with the Substance Use Epidemiology Team to understand and advise on data analysis related to the overdose epidemic to enhance and inform Drug Overdose Prevention Program and drive public health decision making and policy development
Work with Program Evaluators to ensure project and program deliverables are met, impact is measured, and initiatives are designed in a way that is responsive to evaluation findings
Represent the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) by attending meetings, workgroups hearings, and conferences; and present to internal and external partners as required to provide content expertise relative to the scope of Drug Overdose Prevention Program
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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