Public Health Administrator I

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The Public Health Administrator I will oversee and manage several programs and initiatives related to cost, quality, and access to care with the Delaware Health Care Commission including, but not limited to, the Delaware Health Care Spending and Quality Benchmarks program and primary care initiatives. Responsibilities: develop policies and procedures, program management, participate in payment reform activities, lead outreach activities with health care stakeholders and health insurers, and supervise staff. The incumbent will perform descriptive and analytic studies, grant and contract management, and assist with special projects.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates specific health programs and staff operations.
• Prepares grant applications and supervises allocations and expenditures of operating budgets. Negotiates and prepares consultant contracts and agreements.
• Develops program policies, standards and procedures in addition to long and short range program plans.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates staff.
• Prepares statistical, narrative, analytical and financial reports.
• Coordinates programs with other public health divisions and serves on varies advisory groups, providing technical support to public and private groups.
• Develops and conducts special investigations and studies.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Administrator I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
2. Six months experience in public health administration such as ensuring that public health policies, procedures and operational plans are implemented to provide overall direction of all activities involving public health programs, services, budgets, state and federal funding, resources, staff and fiscal requirements to meet goals and objectives and to ensure compliance with applicable public health laws and regulations.
3. Three years experience in public health planning such as analyzing and evaluating public health programs, projects, and policies, interpreting research studies and health trends which includes qualitative and quantitative analysis of health data to develop strategies and policies and advise department and state officials on public health concerns.
4. Six months experience in strategic planning such as planning and mapping a path between the present and future usually for three to five years by determining key objectives, how to accomplish the key objectives, what strategies should be used, what activities would contribute to accomplishing the key objectives and developing performance measures to gauge and report progress or success.
5. Six months experience in contract management and control such as ensuring compliance with terms of contracts; negotiating changes to existing contracts.
6. Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
7. Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
8. Knowledge of grant management and control which includes monitoring and evaluating grant expenditures.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework according to the State of Delaware's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

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Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.