Health Program Administrator (Disease Prevention and Control)

City of Philadelphia, PA • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

This is public health management work administering the operation of a citywide program in one of the following areas: Addiction Services, Behavioral Health, Disease Prevention and Control, HIV Diseases, Intellectual DisAbility Services, or Maternal and Infant Health. Employees in this class direct, through subordinate supervisors, the development of program policy and service standards, the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of contracted service providers, and the development of specialized health programs and services in their assigned specialties. Additionally, a Strategic Planning assignment exists that may be filled with a qualified individual from either the Behavioral Health or Intellectual DisAbility Services specialties. The employee in the Strategic Planning assignment directs, through subordinate supervisors, the research, development and coordination of policies, trainings, workforce development initiatives and other programs across all services and programs provided by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services. Work includes directing and/or participating in strategic and grant funding efforts associated with respective programs. Contact with officials of public and private funding and state and federal monitoring agencies, representatives of contracted service providers, community and advocacy groups, and departmental and other governmental administrators is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the guidance of a higher-level program director.

Requirements

• Experience in public health management or related field.
• Knowledge of disease control and prevention practices.
• Ability to develop and implement health program policies.
• Strong analytical and evaluation skills for service providers.
• Experience in strategic planning and workforce development initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Addiction Services or Behavioral Health.
• Familiarity with HIV Diseases or Maternal and Infant Health programs.
• Previous work with community and advocacy groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer the operation of a citywide health program in specified areas.
• Direct the development of program policy and service standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and evaluate contracted service providers.
• Develop specialized health programs and services in assigned specialties.
• Direct research, development, and coordination of policies and trainings in Strategic Planning assignments.
• Participate in strategic and grant funding efforts for respective programs.
• Engage with public and private funding officials, contracted service providers, and community groups.

Benefits

• Free Commute on SEPTA
• Tuition Discounts and Scholarships
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees