Public Health Program Manager I - REACH

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Are you passionate about serving your community and making a difference in people's lives? The Pima County Health Department is a team of dedicated professionals working to support the health of our diverse community. We're looking for people who can look to improve the health of Pima County residents in the areas of nutrition, active transportation, and early childhood. We are in search of a Public Health Program Manager I to serve as the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant program manager. The REACH grant, funded through September 2028, focuses on the implementation of culturally appropriate, evidence-based strategies to address a wide range of health issues among communities experiencing health disparities. The REACH program will focus on food and nutrition security, safe and accessible physical activity through improvements in the built environment, as well as nutrition and physical activity related to early care and education settings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, AND four years of related experience in the coordination and/or implementation of activities for public health programs, clinics and/or community-based initiatives.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR: Three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator, or other related management or supervisor or coordinator level job classification.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in public health, transportation planning, public administration, or related field.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in program management, financial/budget management, and grant reporting preferably in a multi-divisional or matrixed organizational structure.
Minimum two (2) years of experience engaging and collaborating with diverse stakeholders including communities impacted by social, structural, economic, educational, health, or other disparities.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in facilitating policy-based coalitions, building, or leading community-based partnerships.
Knowledge of food systems, chronic disease prevention, cultural humility and responsiveness, active transportation, built environment, and early care and education settings.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and manages public health programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and public health priorities;
Oversees execution of program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery;
Ensures programs are carried out efficiently and effectively, adhering to timelines and budgets;
Monitors program progress and makes adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes;
Collects, analyzes, and interprets program data to assess impact and effectiveness;
Uses data to inform program improvements, identify trends, and measure outcomes;
Prepares and presents program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership;
Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders;
Develops and manages program budgets, including grant budgets, ensuring efficient allocations of resources and expenditures;
Supervises and mentors program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.