Surveillance Program Manager

State of Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play. In this role, the Surveillance Program Manager works for the Lead and Healthy Homes Division, supporting the agency’s efforts to protect families and children from lead poisoning. This role supervises a team of 7 individuals who help ensure that blood lead tests are done, responded to, and referred as appropriate. The incumbent will serve as a leader for a team of surveillance staff who help ensure that physicians and local health departments are successful in conducting lead testing, reporting lead results to IDOH, and providing case management to families of lead poisoned children. This position requires the ability to multitask and re-prioritize quickly, regularly switching between problem solving around local issues and grant management. Work is primarily performed at IDOH’s main office in Indianapolis but does require day travel up to 1-2 times per month across the state.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge in program subject matter (e.g., theories, principles, practices, laws, strategies) obtained through experience and/or education, preferably related to public health but not required
• Specialized knowledge of the organization and function of state and local partners.
• Specialized knowledge of program planning and implementation techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex public health theories and principles.
• Ability to coordinate and maintain effective working relationships with other local, state, and federal agency staff.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
• At least 7+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and interpret all policies and procedures related to a public health program.
• Develop public health program plans relative to assigned program area, implement changes and evaluates effectiveness of on-going programs.
• Develop a variety of complex statistical and narrative reports identifying program trends and needs.
• Maintain management information systems related to program area identifying computerization needs and expansion recommendations.
• Participate in and/or coordinates grant writing efforts and manages related budgets.
• Serve as primary agency liaison regarding public health program area, working closely with associated federal, state and local agencies and partners to ensure that program objectives are modified and updated as needs dictate.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

What This Job Offers

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