Georgia Department of Public Health
Location
Atlanta, GA | United States
Job description
Pay Grade: P
Who we are. We protect lives.
The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The HIV Deputy Director in the Office of HIV/AIDS is responsible for assisting in strengthening the HIV/AIDS Program in the following areas: program implementation, policy, advocacy, and budgeting. They will focus on the integration of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and data programs and policies. Across programmatic areas, the Deputy Director will build local capacity and further enable sustainable partnerships to adequately address HIV Care and Prevention across the state. Specifically, assisting in directing a comprehensive statewide HIV/AIDS program for the state of Georgia. They will assist the HIV Director in planning, organizing, developing and directing the implementation of a multifaceted statewide public health program.
The Deputy Director is expected to: - Oversee the development of grant applications for program funding.
- Assist to interview, hire, train, and evaluate the performance of assigned subordinates.
- Conducts or participates in the development, review, revision, interpretation, and or implementation of federal and state policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Coordinate with rules, regulations, and polices of DPH and any state or federal entities. Specifically interprets federal and state guidelines covering multiple programs included but not limited to CDC HIV Prevention, HRSA Ryan White Part B patient care, HIV Counseling and Testing, SAMHSA, Linkage to Care, Data and Reporting and Quality Management.
- Assist in coordinating interactions between department, agency and facility operating units, other programs and/or external customers as appropriate. Specifically this position may serve as a liaison to other programs including but not limited to HIV Surveillance, STD, TB, Hepatitis, Opioid and FIMR (HIV Perinatal Initiative).
- Support PCSI model and serve as an assistant liaison for 18 health districts regarding HIV/AIDS related issues.
- Serves as assistant liaison with external partners, community and county HIV/STI Programs, Ryan White Part A, C, D, and F within the state of Georgia.
- Provide strategic leadership to and technical coordination of HIV-related activities at local county and health district levels; assisting in overseeing the development and on-going management of one or more programs or projects consistent with agency goals and objectives.
- Support capacity development of HIV health district partners and other local stakeholders to develop and implement policies as well as advocacy that support HIV/AIDS programs.
- Provide quality oversight and contribute to the development of technical deliverables and to the dissemination of results. Specifically, responsible for overarching federal funded programs which have multiple programs within them. SAMHSA, HIV Integrated Planning and Care and Prevention Data Team and Budget Administration.
- Participates in the planning, coordination, development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives. Specifically participates in strategic planning meetings, jurisdictional plans, implementation plans, budget meetings etc for the HIV/AIDS program.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years experience managing professional level staff
OR
Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Five years of experience at the lower level (GSM012).
Note: A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.
Preferred Qualifications: - A Masters in Public Health Degree, Masters in Health Administration or Masters in Business Administration with 3 yrs management experience in a statewide Infectious Disease program.
- Experience working in the following programs: Ryan White, ADAP, HIV Surveillance, HIV Prevention, SAMHSA programs preferred.
- Lived or learned experience in HIV also strongly considered.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be
able to report to the office when required.
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
[email protected].
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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