Public Health Program Manager I

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•$65,457 - $91,644

About The Position

Pima County Health Department is recruiting a Program Manager for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, this role designs and leads strategies by coordinating, amplifying, and expanding prevention efforts for chronic diseases and injuries. The manager leads a team of public health professionals, coordinators, and health educators in guiding policy, systems, and environmental strategies to improve health outcomes across Pima County communities. This is a grant-funded position ending September 2028. The position develops and manages public health programs and initiatives, oversees activities and grant deliverables, monitors outcomes, and adjusts programs as needed. It also manages program and grant budgets, uses data to assess effectiveness, reports results to stakeholders and senior leadership, builds community partnerships, and supervises and develops staff. The role works primarily in a professional office setting, conducting desk-based work and attending meetings, with occasional work at community events and meetings. Regular daily attendance is essential. An alternative schedule or telecommuting may be possible depending on Division needs and senior leadership approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field, and four years of related experience coordinating and/or implementing activities for public health programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives; relevant education and/or experience may be substituted.
Alternatively, three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Coordinator or in another related management, supervisor, or coordinator-level job classification.
Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.
Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at application or appointment; the posting does not specify whether this particular position requires it.
Successful candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
The position requires a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
The position requires post-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
Constant computer and office-equipment use; frequent stationary work; occasional movement within an office and work in the community.
Frequently lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; tasks may include bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping, and grasping.
Sensory requirements may include hearing in noisy areas and over radios, speaking in person and by phone or radio, and vision abilities including color distinction, depth perception, and peripheral vision; may be required to operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience planning, organizing, and evaluating policies that protect and improve public health and well-being.
At least two years of experience participating in organizational efforts to foster and sustain collaborative, cross-sectoral partnerships.
At least two years of experience engaging diverse community partners.
At least one year of experience managing and supervising others.
Experience with or knowledge of health equity principles and strategies.
At least one year of experience managing financial resources and grants.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage public health programs and initiatives aligned with department goals and public health priorities.
Oversee program activities and grant deliverables, including outreach, education, and service delivery.
Ensure programs are delivered efficiently and effectively, within timelines and budgets.
Monitor program progress and make adjustments to achieve desired outcomes.
Collect, analyze, and interpret program data to assess impact and effectiveness.
Use data to improve programs, identify trends, and measure outcomes.
Prepare and present program reports to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
Build and maintain relationships with community partners, local agencies, and stakeholders.
Develop and manage program and grant budgets, allocating resources and monitoring expenditures.
Supervise and mentor program staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development.
Coordinate, amplify, and expand prevention strategies for chronic diseases and injuries across Pima County communities.
Lead coordinators and health educators in implementing policy, systems, and environmental strategies.