Chronic Disease Prevention & Control Program Manager - Public Health

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The DHHS Public Health Division is seeking a Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Program Manager to support health initiatives throughout Nebraska. Chronic diseases--in particular heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension--are among the top 10 causes of death in Nebraska. The impact of these chronic diseases can be lessened or eliminated through awareness, screening, intervention, and treatment. This position is one way the Public Health Division helps Nebraskans live better lives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, social/behavioral sciences, education, health sciences, public health, education, law or related field.
One year experience in program planning, implementation, budgeting, monitoring, evaluating, marketing a program or service and supervising/managing staff.
Related coursework, training and/or education may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the 10 Essential Public Health Services within an equity framework.
Knowledge of chronic diseases and evidence-based strategies to prevent and/or address them from a public health perspective.
Computer skills, especially working with Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Webex.
Emotionally intelligent people skills.
Excellent communication skills, including writing and public speaking.
Budget and resource allocation skills.
Policy development and adherence skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and proven leadership in developing effective work teams, managing federal grants, and budgeting and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

Provide support and guidance to front-line staff.
Handle administrative responsibilities such as managing contracts and associated budgets.
Ensure appropriate and sufficient oversight of program operations and DPH front-line teammates.