Public Health Program Manager II - Community Outreach

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

3d•$72,009 - $100,817

About The Position

Pima County Health Department is hiring a Program Manager II to lead the expansion of its Community Health Worker Program. The role brings Community Health Workers, Health Navigators, and other community-based professionals together under a coordinated management structure to strengthen collaboration and community-based public health services. The position provides strategic leadership for a large, multidisciplinary team in a matrix organizational structure and develops systems to respond to evolving community needs and support sustainable service delivery. This is a grant-funded position ending in November 2027. The position leads the design, development, and execution of public health programs and initiatives; shapes program strategies using needs assessments, research, and public health best practices; and collaborates with senior leadership to align programs with organizational priorities. It also leads cross-functional teams, oversees program activities and resource allocation, monitors program managers’ financial performance and grant compliance, and works to secure grant funding. The manager fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment, develops partnerships, and engages community members to gather input, assess needs, and build support for initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare administration, public health, public administration, business administration, or a related field, and four years of related experience managing public health programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives, including two years of direct supervisory experience; relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.
Alternatively, three years of experience with Pima County as a Public Health Program Manager, Public Health Nursing Manager, or another related management- or supervisor-level classification, as determined by the department head.
Valid driver license at time of application and valid Arizona driver license at time of appointment.
Subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review and Fleet Services review and approval of the driving record.
Successful candidates must complete a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
Post-job-offer proof of immunization(s) and/or TB screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading and managing Community Health Workers, Health Navigators, Promotors, Care Coordinators, or other community-based workforces.
Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams and/or programs in a matrix or cross-functional organizational structure.
Experience developing, implementing, or expanding community-based public health programs, including workforce development, training, and professional development.
Experience building and sustaining partnerships across healthcare organizations, public health programs, community organizations, and other stakeholders to address community health needs.
Experience using data, quality improvement strategies, and program evaluation to identify priorities, measure outcomes, and improve services.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in designing, developing, and executing public health programs and initiatives.
Shape program strategies using needs assessments, research findings, and public health best practices.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align programs with organizational goals and priorities.
Lead cross-functional teams in planning and executing public health programs on time and within budget.
Oversee program activities, resource allocation, and staff coordination.
Monitor program managers’ expenditures and financial performance and ensure grant compliance and efficient resource allocation.
Identify and secure grant funding to support program sustainability and expansion.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and teamwork.
Collaborate with partners to leverage resources, expertise, and funding opportunities.
Engage with the community to gather input, assess needs, and gain support for program initiatives.