Breast and Cervical Health Program Manager

Department of Health and Human Services • Augusta, ME

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will serve as a Program Manager within the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program. The core function of this program is to provide access to breast and cervical cancer screening and follow-up services to underserved women in Maine. Other responsibilities include supervising the Screening and Follow-Up team where statewide activities include enrollment of at-risk individuals; enrollment and oversight of participating health care providers; navigation of enrolled women; management of the data management and reporting systems; oversight of the claims processing system including claim adjudication. The efforts of this program derive from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which is a component of the US CDC Funding Opportunity, Cancer Prevention and Control Programs. Collaboration with health care systems, community organizations, patients, and other public and private partners are necessary for optimal program success. You will also:

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in Public Health or Health Sciences, Health Education, one of the Behavioral Sciences, Public Administration, or Education -AND- three (3) years experience in health program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation -OR- an equivalent seven (7) year combination of education, training, and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to gather, synthesize, and summarize a variety of information
• Experience supervising staff and managing performance
• Experience facilitating collaboration between health program teams to achieve shared objectives

Responsibilities

• Supervise the team staff, delegate activities, support employee development, complete performance evaluations, and manage personnel issues.
• Manage the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) component of the US CDC grant which includes, planning, implementation, budgeting, reporting, and contract management
• Support, manage, and facilitate the day-to-day work and overall strategy of Maine CDC’s Breast and Cervical Health Program efforts
• Facilitate/encourage the collaboration of the Screening and Follow-Up team with other programs of the Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program on defined objectives and activities to implement best practices in chronic disease prevention.
• Develop applications, formulate strategies, and provide oversight for current and future CDC cooperative agreements
• Serve as a point of contact with internal and external partners to promote Breast and Cervical Health in Maine
• Collaborate with other chronic disease specific programs to implement cross-cutting strategies
• Practice good customer service skills and behaviors in all contacts with clients, co-workers, and the public.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager