Deputy Secretary Health Preparedness and Community Protection

State of Pennsylvania•Harrisburg, PA

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness and Community Protection serves as a senior leader in the PA Department of Health, reporting to the Executive Deputy Secretary. This position strategically oversees and directs all aspects of the Deputate's operations, programs, and services. In addition to advancing the mission and vision of the Department, this leader is expected to bring innovation and develop strategic plans to continue to advance public health in PA. Apply today for this exciting career opportunity! This position will provide strategic direction and oversight for the Health Preparedness and Community Protection Deputate, setting and achieving short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with the Secretary, Executive Deputy Secretary, Governor's Office, and other partners. The Health Preparedness and Community Protection Deputate currently includes the Bureaus of Epidemiology, Laboratories, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Community Health Systems, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Provide regular and ongoing support and guidance to Bureau Directors, identify training needs, and manages performance and disciplinary processes. Work with Bureau Directors to evaluate, revise, and enhance programs' effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the Department's mission and efficiency in meeting objectives. Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations. Identify opportunities and lead pursuit of these opportunities to advance the work within the deputy's areas. Develop policy and planning documents addressing issues of current and future public health impact, while coordinating with other areas of the Department, other Commonwealth agencies, the Governor's Office, and other external stakeholders. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Requirements

No minimum experience and training required.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced training in public health; strong preference for active medical license in Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania eligible.
Extensive and progressively responsible professional experience in public health, including significant administrative, supervisory, and budgetary experience.
Expertise in program and project management with demonstrated outcomes.
Strong technical writing skills and effective communication skills, including experience in public health communication strategies.
Experience using complex public health data to develop and evaluate public health programs.
Experience in high-level strategic, conceptual, and analytical skills with an ability to contribute to a high performing Executive team to achieve organizational outcomes and meet strategic objectives.
Ability to create a strategy, build coalitions, and communicate internally and externally.
Experience managing complex issues through the development of new approaches, initiatives, and strategies that have a significant impact on the department's success, while performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving substantial accountability and decision-making responsibility.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Health Preparedness and Community Protection Deputate
Setting and achieving short-term and long-term goals in collaboration with the Secretary, Executive Deputy Secretary, Governor's Office, and other partners
Provide regular and ongoing support and guidance to Bureau Directors, identify training needs, and manages performance and disciplinary processes
Work with Bureau Directors to evaluate, revise, and enhance programs' effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the Department's mission and efficiency in meeting objectives
Ensure compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations
Identify opportunities and lead pursuit of these opportunities to advance the work within the deputy's areas
Develop policy and planning documents addressing issues of current and future public health impact, while coordinating with other areas of the Department, other Commonwealth agencies, the Governor's Office, and other external stakeholders.

Benefits

multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

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