Public Health Project Leader

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Public Health Project Leader

Salary

$75,769.00 - $99,085.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20254322208010526JT2

Department

Dept of Health & Wellness

Division

Health Quality & Accredit

Opening Date

04/08/2024

Closing Date

4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

Description

Quality Manager


Under the leadership of the Director of Quality Management, the Public Health Project Leader is responsible for managing Division operations. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, has demonstrated experience applying quality improvement and project management tools and has the ability to think strategically ensuring the Detroit Health Department (DHD) achieves its quality improvement strategic objectives. 


Examples of Duties

  • Implement project management schedules to ensure Division tasks stay on track.
  • Establish new CQI projects using Lean, PDSA and project management tools.
  • Oversee accreditation/reaccreditation activities for the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) and the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program (MLPHAP).
  • MAPP 2.0/Community Health Assessment (CHA)/Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
  • Represent the Division at local, state and national conferences.
Individual Core Competencies:
 Analytical/Assessment Skills
• Interprets quantitative and qualitative data.
• Identifies assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs, public libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs).

Policy Development/Program Planning
• Implements strategies for continuous quality improvement.

Communication Skills
• Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
• Selects approaches for disseminating public health data and information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters, journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood gatherings).
• Conveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, letters, and press interviews).
• Communicates the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.

Cultural Competency Skills
• Recognizes the ways diversity influences policies, programs, services, and the health of a community.
• Ensures the diversity of individuals and populations is addressed in policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
• Advocates for a diverse public health workforce.

Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
• Engages community members to improve health in a community (e.g., input in developing and implementing community health assessments and improvement plans, feedback about programs and services).
• Uses community input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.

Financial Planning and Management Skills
• Manages programs within current and projected budgets and staffing levels (e.g., sustaining a program when funding and staff are cut, recruiting, and retaining staff).
• Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., considering the value of different disciplines, sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives, determining scope of work and timeline).
• Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., participating in teams, encouraging sharing of ideas, respecting different points of view).
• Uses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performance.

Leadership and Systems Thinking
• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance (e.g., mentoring, monitoring progress, adjusting programs to achieve better results).
• Advocates for the role of public health in providing population health services.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree Public Health, Business Administration, Health Science Administration or other related field.
 
Three years of experience in community engagement, community organizing, and project management with progressive leadership experience in public health, government, or nonprofit sectors.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.


Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong skills in written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational communication. 
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
  • Ability to take initiative, be a strong communicator, engage actively in discussion, and remain intellectually agile. 
  • Able to work well with state and city personnel, health care professionals, and the general public.
Individual Core Competencies:
 Analytical/Assessment Skills
  • Interprets quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Identifies assets and resources that can be used for improving the health of a community (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs, public libraries, hospitals, faith-based organizations, academic institutions, federal grants, fellowship programs).
Policy Development/Program Planning
  • Implements strategies for continuous quality improvement.
Communication Skills
  • Communicates in writing and orally with linguistic and cultural proficiency (e.g., using age-appropriate materials, incorporating images).
  • Selects approaches for disseminating public health data and information (e.g., social media, newspapers, newsletters, journals, town hall meetings, libraries, neighborhood gatherings).
  • Conveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of approaches (e.g., reports, presentations, email, letters, and press interviews).
  • Communicates the roles of governmental public health, health care, and other partners in improving the health of a community.
Cultural Competency Skills
  • Recognizes the ways diversity influences policies, programs, services, and the health of a community.
  • Ensures the diversity of individuals and populations is addressed in policies, programs, and services that affect the health of a community.
  • Advocates for a diverse public health workforce.
Community Dimensions of Practice Skills
  • Engages community members to improve health in a community (e.g., input in developing and implementing community health assessments and improvement plans, feedback about programs and services).
  • Uses community input for developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.
Financial Planning and Management Skills
  • Manages programs within current and projected budgets and staffing levels (e.g., sustaining a program when funding and staff are cut, recruiting, and retaining staff).
  • Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., considering the value of different disciplines, sectors, skills, experiences, and perspectives, determining scope of work and timeline).
  • Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals (e.g., participating in teams, encouraging sharing of ideas, respecting different points of view).
  • Uses evaluation results to improve program and organizational performance.
 
Leadership and Systems Thinking
  • Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance (e.g., mentoring, monitoring progress, adjusting programs to achieve better results).
  • Advocates for the role of public health in providing population health services.


Evaluation Plan

  • Interview: 70%
  • Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
  • Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

  • Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
  • Detroit Residency Credit:   15 point

LRD: 01/23/2023

 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees.  Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below.  Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH
  • Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
  • Dental
  • Vision
INSURANCE
  •  Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family.  The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance.  Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.  
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF
  • Sick Leave 
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System.  This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
•    Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or         
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
•   In the event of  disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
•    Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.  

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.


Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD/J.D.
  • No Education experience
02
Select the level that best represents your experience and knowledge of statistical analysis software such as Excel, Tableau, and Smartsheet.
  • None
  • Entry level
  • Working level
  • Expert level
03
How many years of experience do you have with the administration of grant funds?
  • None
  • 1-2yrs
  • 3-4 yrs
  • 5 plus years

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