TODA Program Manager

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the Texas Overdose Data to Action (TODA) Manager IV in the Injury Prevention Unit. Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work overseeing the TODA program. The TODA manager oversees expansion of this statewide program by establishing new partnerships, developing a statewide plan to address drug poisoning, managing new and existing contracts with drug poisoning prevention partners, and coordinates reporting to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The manager provides leadership and technical guidance on performance management, data quality improvement, policy and procedure development, and other program operation, fiscal, and administrative management. The manager oversees drug poisoning program analyses and research studies. This position supervises State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) data abstractors and prevention staff members working to reduce Texas drug poisonings. Provides primary management of SUDORS including distribution of data collection work, ongoing development of a dissemination plan, overseeing the state toxicology reimbursement program, research on innovative methods, ensuring quality of data meets/ exceeds the standards set by CDC, and attending CDC SUDORS meetings. Provides oversight and support of the DSHS implemented prevention activities and coordination with the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and other statewide drug poisoning prevention partners. The TODA manager reviews drug poisoning legislation and implements required changes within the Injury Prevention Unit. This position serves on the leadership team for the Injury Prevention Unit. This position works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to a business function, division, or department; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of principles and methods of public health surveillance.
• Knowledge of health data abstraction.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill in planning, organizing, developing, and implementing multiple projects/activities.
• Skills in federal grant management.
• Skill in managing staff and activities.
• Skill in problem solving and interacting with others.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
• Ability to interpret programmatic and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage the work of others and to interview, select and train staff.
• Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and information and to effectively communicate, both orally and in written form.
• Ability to present clearly and concisely and to testify at hearings and public meetings.
• Ability to establish effective personal contacts and interact with others.
• Ability to lead program activities, to establish goals and objectives, and to devise solutions to problems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
• Ability to develop and manage grant proposals.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervision of employees including hiring, staff development and evaluation, counseling, and identification and implementation of human resource activities.
• Experience in program design and development as well as program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Experience in grant and/or contract development and management.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in public health or a health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor TODA grant reporting to the CDC, including developing annual applications, work plans and following all CDC grant requirements for reporting prevention and surveillance data.
• Support evaluation plan development and ongoing evaluation of the program.
• Develop, maintain, and improve relationships with drug poisoning prevention partners, justices of the peace (JP), medical examiners (ME), and other TODA stakeholders.
• Implement and oversee the enhanced toxicology testing reimbursement program to increase data quality of toxicology reports by ME/ JP offices.
• Plan, assign, and supervise TODA staff and establish TODA objectives and goals.
• Oversee the TODA program and develop a statewide plan to address drug poisoning prevention in Texas.
• Review drug poisoning legislation and agency needs and assess impacts to current programming.
• Oversee the implementation of changes resulting from new legislation.
• Oversee special investigations, program analyses, research studies, and internal audits.
• Develop and maintain contracts with other state agencies, non-profits, academic institutions, and other organizations to meet CDC defined deliverables.
• Regularly represent TODA at conferences, stakeholder calls, and annual recipient meetings.
• Regularly assess contracts to ensure TODA goals are being met.
• Actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees