Health Program Manager 3 (Infectious Disease Program Manager, PCN 061500)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Health is seeking an experienced Health Program Manager 3 to lead the state’s Infectious Disease Program, which includes tuberculosis, health-associated infections (HAI), wastewater surveillance, and other infectious diseases. This statewide public health program works to protect the life, health, and safety of Alaskans. The role oversees infectious disease strategy, major federal grants, and a diverse portfolio of programs focused on preventing and controlling disease across Alaska. The manager guides strategy, ensures federal compliance, and strengthens partnerships with health care providers, Tribal organizations, and public health leaders.

The position is part of the Section of Epidemiology, whose mission is to improve the health of all Alaskans through strong, equitable, evidence-based public health practice. The section describes its culture as supportive and collaborative, emphasizing teamwork, continuous learning, workforce development, service, partnership, and innovation.

The position is based in an office setting at the Frontier Building in Midtown. Possible telework is available, balanced with purposeful in-office days. Travel may be required. Some positions in this job class may involve exposure to infectious disease and/or biohazards.

Requirements

• Competencies in program planning, including using community health assessments and other health information to support planning and developing program goals and objectives.
• Competency in understanding the roles and responsibilities of governmental and non-governmental organizations in improving community health.
• Competency in partnering, including developing networks, building alliances, and collaborating across boundaries.
• Public health competency, including knowledge of methods and tools for promoting health, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.
• Human capital management competency, including building and managing a workforce, recruiting and appraising employees, and addressing performance problems.
• Leadership competency, including influencing, motivating, and challenging others and adapting leadership style to different situations.
• Conflict management competency, including preventing counterproductive confrontations and resolving disagreements constructively.
• Equivalent preparation may include 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 in health program planning, development, coordination, evaluation, or implementation; technical health care assistance and consultation; health care utilization or quality assurance examinations; and/or delivery of health care services.
• Applicants must be Alaska residents.
• At interview, provide three professional references, including the current or most recent supervisor if not already provided; a current performance evaluation if available; academic transcripts if used to support qualifications; and a writing sample of no more than two pages demonstrating communication of complex public health or similar information.

Nice To Haves

• Conflict management: encourages differing opinions, anticipates and prevents counterproductive confrontations, and resolves disagreements constructively.
• Oral and written communication: communicates effectively to different audiences, presents information clearly and convincingly, listens attentively, and responds appropriately.
• Managing performance: sets measurable expectations, tracks progress, supports employees, provides feedback, and promptly addresses performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead Alaska’s Infectious Disease Program, including tuberculosis, health-associated infections, wastewater surveillance, and other infectious diseases.
• Oversee statewide infectious disease strategy and a diverse portfolio of programs to prevent and control disease.
• Oversee major federal grants and ensure federal compliance.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with health care providers, Tribal organizations, and public health leaders.
• Develop program goals and objectives and support health improvement planning using community assessments and other relevant information.
• Manage workforce and employee performance, including setting expectations, tracking progress, providing support and feedback, and addressing performance problems.
• Build networks and collaborate across organizational boundaries to achieve shared goals.
• Manage and resolve conflicts and disagreements constructively.

Benefits

• Possible telework.
• Supportive team culture that values growth, shared problem-solving, and celebrating successes.
• Ample free covered parking.
• On-site vending machines.
• Building security.
• Formal walking track on the top floor of the parking garage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager