Foundational Public Health Services Policy Advisor (MA5) DOH7986

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The Prevention and Community Health Division provides leadership to prevention, epidemiological, and medical staff across the Department of Health and is responsible for leading the agency in evidence-based assessment practices; equitable data use, analysis, and interpretation; and disease surveillance to inform program and policy development, and decision-making.

The Foundational Public Health Services Policy Advisor is a permanent position in the Prevention and Community Health (PCH) Division, within the Executive Office of Prevention, Safety, and Health (OPSH). This position reports to the Director of Policy and Legislative Relations within PCH. This position provides expert advice, coordination, and consultation on Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) for leadership and staff within PCH with a primary focus on communicable disease topics.

This position will also lead coordination with division and executive office leaders across the agency on the Poverty Reduction-10 Year plan efforts that align with the division and agency efforts. The position leads, oversees, and advises on high visibility, time-sensitive division projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and community partners with diverse interests. This role includes direct engagement and partnership building with communities as well as cross-sector and cross-governmental collaboration and coordination. The Foundational Public Health Services Advisor will partner closely with members of office and division leadership, subject matter experts, staff across Department of Health (Department) divisions, other Department staff involved in FPHS work including the agency Tribal Relations Director, local health jurisdictions (LHJs), the State Board of Health (SBOH), Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials (WSALPHO), and community partners. By providing expert consultation to division leadership and the governmental public health system on FPHS, this position supports the agency in fulfilling the mission of protecting and improving the health of all people in Washington.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide consultation, support and strategic guidance to leadership to the division and partners on Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS).
• Design, oversee, and facilitate decision-making processes about FPHS proposals, performance, and budget within the division.
• Liaise between internal and external partners in the governmental public health system
• Provide coordination and communication to the overall agency leadership efforts for the Poverty Reduction Work Group and Poverty Reduction 10 year efforts in collaboration with program manager.

Work Setting

The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, WA duty station for work activities as needed.  We anticipate the incumbent will work at the Tumwater office 3 days weekly/monthly/quarterly.

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices. 

About DOH 

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.

Why DOH  

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.   

Our Ideal Candidate 

Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative. 

Required Qualifications 

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 

OR

AND both options must include:

• Demonstrated experience and commitment in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to identify critical issues, generate and analyze options, and prepare recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience helping groups find common interest and goals and facilitating creativity and innovation to help groups find ways to achieve common goals.
• Ability to exercise a high level of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and judgment during challenging or ambiguous situations.

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience working in governmental systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of prevention public health efforts.
• Project management certification or training.
• Excellent organization and communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) skills.

About Washington Department of Health

Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide information to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. To accomplish all of these, we collaborate with many partners every day. We help ensure a safer and healthier Washington by: Working to improve health through disease and injury prevention, immunization, and newborn screening Providing health and safety information, education and training so people can make healthy choices Promoting a health and wellness system where we live, learn, work, play and worship Addressing environmental health hazards associated with drinking water, food, air quality and pesticide exposure Protecting you and your family by licensing healthcare professionals, investigating disease outbreaks and preparing for emergencies

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