District Program Director

Oversees, develops and implements related policies and procedures. Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the delivery of health services. Monitors and evaluates healthcare programs. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Assures that community health care services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible

• Manages Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Emergency Preparedness, Health Promotion, Performance Management & Strategy, and Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
• Develop long and short-term goals for the health agency and participates in the agency's strategic and operational planning
• Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges health care employees
• Maintains awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance charges, and financing options
• Directs administrative activities for health care employees
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and programs
• Oversees the planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of healthcare programs and activities
• Participates in the development and administration of budgets
• Performs community assessments and develops policies and plans based ondata collection, activity reports, planning documents, program plans and objectives
• Plans and organizes program structure and policies to meet organizational and programmatic objectives
• Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the unit(s) to provide continuous active treatment to the patients served
• Set priorities and implements goals and objectives to meet or resolve identified health problems
• Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff

Doctorate degree in a related filed from an accredited college or university AND Four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Two years at the lower level (HCM013) or position equivalent
OR
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services
OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of management/supervisory experience in health care services.
OR
Two years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Hlth Care (HCM013) or position equivalent.
Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure.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

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.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

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: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.