Ohio Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program Manager (Health Planning Administrator 2 - PN 20014127)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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 ! Our benefits package includes: 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 ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. The Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health is looking to fill a Health Planning Administrator 2 position to manage the Infant Hearing Program for Ohio Department of Health's Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Program. This role offers the opportunity to shape statewide policies, collaborate with key partners, and ensure every newborn receives critical early hearing screenings and interventions. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• 4 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), 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 AND 12 mos. exp. in planning & administering health program(s), with education & experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 1, 65245, with experience to be commensurate with approved position description on file.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Public Health Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Compliance Enforcement, Budgeting, Database Administration, Program Management.
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Organizing and Planning, Strategic Thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infant Hearing Program: Ensure universal newborn hearing screenings in hospitals and coordinate follow-up care for infants who need diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop statewide Policies and Procedures\: Create and implement guidelines for early hearing detection and intervention programs.
• Manage Federal Grants and Budgets: Oversee grant applications, reporting and compliance; monitor program expenditures and financial performance.
• Data Management and Reporting: Maintain screening and clinical databases; prepare annual reports for federal agencies; track program outcomes and performance metrics.
• Public Health Education\: Develop and distribute educational materials (pamphlets, videos, fact sheets) to support families and healthcare providers.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise and mentor program staff; delegate tasks, conduct performance evaluations, and oversee recruitment and onboarding.
• Collaborate Across Agencies\: Serve as liaison to state agencies, hospitals, and professional associations; build partnerships to expand access to services statewide.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in setting annual program goals, objectives, and activities; make recommendations on operational changes and improvements.

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