CHIEF OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - 64001456

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional position that supervises the development, analysis, planning, and implementation of local data reporting systems within the department related to supporting agency outcomes and standards and assists in the implementation of a comprehensive performance measurement system for the department. The position helps strengthen integration of planning, outcome development, program performance evaluation and quality assurance activities to increase accountability for performance and enhancing quality of services. The position routinely works with central office, county public health department and CMS clinic management staff. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Requirements

• Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software
• knowledge of computer data bases
• knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations
• knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing
• talking to others to effectively convey information
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
• knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials
• knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments
• ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail
• developing approaches for implementing an idea
• basic management principles and practices
• conflict resolution to include handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances
• motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• time management skills
• ability to prepare and conduct training
• ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution to include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods
• knowledge of strategic planning and long-range forecasting methodologies
• knowledge of legislative requirements for agency strategic planning and performance assessment
• knowledge of information systems used in statistical reporting, performance measurement, performance based program budgeting, and agency strategic planning
• knowledge of computer software and programming languages used for public health
• ability to design information systems for measurement of public health programs
• ability to design data reports for public dissemination.

Nice To Haves

• At least five (5) years of experience leading application development teams; AND
• At least ten (10) years of experience in managing projects at an enterprise level; AND
• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and reviews major policy documents and recommendations related to agency planning, needs assessment, and performance measurement of evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes proposed policies or materials on needs assessment data and performance measurement indicators, and makes recommendations for changes in policy emphasis and/or direction; and investigates issues and problems and makes recommendation for policy or procedural modifications for improved  efficiency or effectiveness in operations.
• Supervises the coordination and support of data collection systems to support departmental performance indicators to cover all public health and children’s medical services programs at the state, county, and clinic levels. This includes direct supervision of staff coordinating the ongoing development and support activities of the Health Clinic Management System, Immunization registry, and children’s medical services data collection systems.
• Coordinates input and review of the Agency Strategic Plan and annual agency evaluation with the county health departments and CMS clinic staff.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to senior management relative to actions on plans, policies, procedures, performance measures, legislative bill proposals, regulations, manuals, correspondence, proposals requests, grants, contracting procedures, projects, legislation and status reports as required.
• Participates in quality assurance and monitoring activities in the county health department and CMS clinics.
• Serves as the primary data custodian for HMC service records.
• Responsible to maintain the security of information and protect confidentiality consistent with state and federal laws and rules and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees