Project/Program Manager II - Tuberculosis (TB)

King County • Seattle, WA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work with Community Prevention staff, surveillance staff, clinical staff, Tuberculosis Medical Officer, and Health Services Administrator. This is a career service position that reports to the Community TB Prevention Manager (PPMIII). Major areas of responsibility include community outreach and education, conducting trainings and informational sessions, developing educational material, leading school partnerships, and overseeing Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network, patient engagement, and targeted testing initiatives. The mission of the Tuberculosis Program (TB) is to prevent the spread of TB in King County with a vision of a TB free King County. It provides clinical services to individuals diagnosed with or suspected of active TB and those recently exposed to TB. The Community TB Prevention unit focuses on increasing TB testing and treatment by working with communities at higher risk of TB infection and the primary care providers who serve them. Note: This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Requirements

• Experience coordinating with external partners and stakeholders, such as community-based organizations, educational institutions, and health jurisdictions
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and technical assistance to community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, partners, and stakeholders
• Experience creating and delivering public health messaging to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in building internal and external partnerships with community organizations.
• Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures, and supporting anti-racist principles of equity and social justice
• Experience using process metrics to inform the success of the program and make adaptations as needed
• Must display good judgement and comfort in making independent decisions, while understanding limitations and elevating as needed in the absence of information
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and projects under a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively in this environment
• Public Health relies on office automation (MS Office 365), other web-enabled tools, and multiple large databases. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with compute use to perform essential functions of the position
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CLA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with or knowledge of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), particularly how to communicate orally and in writing about it to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of barriers to LTBI care and experience addressing those barriers.
• Background in public health, health education, health services, or related field
• Experience in a local or state public health setting
• Two or more year of TB experience
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend new and complex bodies of knowledge efficiently
• Skill in working effectively as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks

Responsibilities

• Build community capacity, partnerships and trust by working with community navigators, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and internal and external partners to provide outreach and education about TB testing and treatment, build awareness, and move the needle on TB prevention
• Oversee targeted testing planning and implementation
• Lead partnership work with schools and help manage student internship/practicum opportunities
• Develop communication strategies to build lasting relationships with community organizations
• Develop educational materials and/or FAQ to increase understanding of TB in the community
• Assist with documentation and communication about TB in oral and written formats for internal and external partners
• Lead Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network outreach planning, document requests and report outcomes
• Attend TB Echo, gather patient information for medical consultations or case presentations, compile and file didactic paperwork
• Prepare invoices and assist in budget development and monitoring
• Support social media material creation
• Ensure completeness and quality of data
• Perform data analysis independently or as assigned
• Serve on inter-jurisdictional committees and/or coalitions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Career Service position
• Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies
• King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
• County-issued laptop

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed