Health Program Manager 3 (Grants Unit Manager, PCN 021502)
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. In this role, you will lead the Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) Grants Unit, overseeing grant programs that deliver essential community-based supports to individuals and families statewide. You will work with funding from the Older Americans Act, the Mental Health Trust Authority, general funds, interagency agreements, and other federal sources, ensuring these resources are used effectively and in compliance with state and federal requirements. Your work will include guiding program operations and building strong, collaborative relationships with grantees and partner agencies at both the state and federal levels. Senior and Disabilities Services promotes health, well-being, and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice, and dignity.
Requirements
- 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 supervisory or lead level 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 service.
- Application must support how applicant has gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that they possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
- Must rate proficiency level for each competency listed in the supplemental questions.
- Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.
- Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.
Nice To Haves
- The incumbent may have a hybrid telework agreement once the probationary period has been successfully completed.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Senior and Disabilities Services (SDS) Grants Unit, overseeing grant programs that deliver essential community-based supports to individuals and families statewide.
- Work with funding from the Older Americans Act, the Mental Health Trust Authority, general funds, interagency agreements, and other federal sources, ensuring these resources are used effectively and in compliance with state and federal requirements.
- Guide program operations and build strong, collaborative relationships with grantees and partner agencies at both the state and federal levels.
- Conduct grantee site visits and attend necessary meetings and conferences.
Benefits
- The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
