Health Program Manager 2 (PCN 16N26001, 06N22075)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Juneau, AK

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

This Individual Position is Exempt from the Hiring Freeze. Qualified Applicants are Encouraged To Apply. Welcome to the Department of Health. We’d be delighted to have you join our team. If you envision yourself in this role and are ready to start an exciting career with us, apply today. This position is open to Alaskan Residents only. Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. This position is currently located in Anchorage. The position may be in Anchorage or Juneau, depending on the location of the most qualified candidate. What You Will Be Doing: Join our team and play a key role in the administration of state and federal grants that support behavioral health services across Alaska. In this position, you will oversee the management of grant-funded programs, coordinate with community partners and stakeholders, monitor program performance, and help ensure services are delivered effectively and in compliance with state and federal requirements. Work Travel May Be Required within the State of Alaska at times. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on Alaska's healthcare future, we would like to hear from you. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to promote an integrated and comprehensive behavioral health system based on sound policy, effective practices, and partnerships. Our Division Values: Connection, Collaboration, and Community. Benefits of Joining Our Team: We are a small, dynamic team with opportunities to pursue your areas of interest and training to grow your skill set. We value employees with compassion, diversity, and integrity. This position is being recruited for in Anchorage or Juneau, depending on the location of the chosen applicant, and offers a hybrid telework environment.

Requirements

Knowledge of the requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the programs or associated project(s).
Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (e.g., facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material and information that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Distinguishes the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental organizations in providing programs and services to improve the health of a community.
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Applies knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, methods, and tools associated with protecting and improving the health of people and their communities, including promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in biological, health or behavioral science; health practice; education; public, healthcare, or business administration; or a closely related field; AND/OR Progressively responsible professional experience performing health program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, or implementation; providing technical health care assistance and consultation; conducting health care utilization or quality assurance examinations; and/or delivering health care.

Nice To Haves

Possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below: Grants Management: Knowledge of the requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals and awarding and administering grants and agreements. Program Oversight: Plans, coordinates, and monitors programs to ensure that federal, state, and/or local government program requirements and plans are met, providing professional consultation on the specialized services of the programs or associated project(s).

Responsibilities

Oversee the management of grant-funded programs.
Coordinate with community partners and stakeholders.
Monitor program performance.
Help ensure services are delivered effectively and in compliance with state and federal requirements.