Healthcare Programs Manager (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN 20071138)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

20h

About The Position

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE) focuses on systems changes to eliminate population-level disparities in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Health is seeking a strategic and experienced Healthcare Programs Manager to lead operations within the CPHE. This role is pivotal in advancing rural health and primary care initiatives across the state, ensuring Ohioans have access to high-quality healthcare services. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !

Requirements

• 5 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health-related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; 2 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health programs, with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Public Health Technical Skills: Budgeting, Compliance Enforcement, Executive Leadership, Program Management
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Leading Others, Public Speaking, Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Center of Public Health Excellence (CPHE).
• Support and represent the Bureau Chief in statewide planning, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee fiscal and operational policy development, budget management, grant processing, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and implement statewide policies to support rural health and primary care initiatives.
• Supervise and develop staff, including onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and team coordination.
• Coordinate administrative functions and ensure alignment with CPHE and agency goals.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including state agencies, federal partners, and community organizations.
• Represent the bureau at conferences, interagency planning efforts, and public health response teams.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

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