Public Health Program Manager

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Make a meaningful impact with the Department of Health (DOH) as a Public Health Program Manager. In this role, you lead efforts that strengthen care systems for women, children, families, and individuals with diverse health care needs. Your leadership drives programs that help communities grow stronger and healthier. Join a team that brings energy, compassion, and problem solving to every challenge. This position leads public health programs that support women, children, families, and individuals with special health care needs. The role ensures these programs run effectively and align with statewide priorities.

Requirements

• Seven years of professional experience in development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment , environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or One year as a Public Health Program Administrator (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or An associate's degree in allied health sciences or nursing and five years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A bachelor's degree and three years of professional public health, health, allied health sciences, drug and alcohol or related experience, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health, or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience; or A master's degree in public health, health services administration, health care administration, health education, public health administration, public administration, nursing, epidemiology, social work, nutrition, hospital administration, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business administration, or education and two years of professional experience in the development or evaluation of grants, contracts or programs for the provision of social, employment, environmental health or health related services, which includes one year of administrative, supervisory or consultative experience.
• Meet the PA residency requirement.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Direct program activities that support maternal and child health and improve systems of care
• Identify priorities, develop plans, and guide strategies that ensure access and availability to essential services
• Review and apply state and national data to address reporting needs for grants
• Assist with annual budget requests, identify funding opportunities, and participate in the development of grant applications
• Lead hiring, training, performance management, and staff development efforts
• Work with state partners and community organizations to improve health outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree