Health Services Administrator I - Sexual Health Clinic

• Provide leadership and overall operational management for all aspects of the STI portion of the HIV/STI/HCV Section, in collaboration with program Medical Directors and HIV/STI/HCV Regional Health Administrator. 
• Assure effective clinic operations and facilities management for the SHC. 
• Assure personnel, facilities and records meet clinical compliance and safety standards for both Public Health and Harborview. 
• Provide leadership regarding needs assessments and program development and clinic operations improvements in conjunction with the program and section leadership teams, and key individuals within the department, Harborview, University of Washington, WA Department of Health, community agencies and health care providers. 
• In collaboration with clinical personnel, oversee maintenance and upgrades of the electronic medical record (Epic). 
• This person plays a key role in the design and implementation of new projects and changes to clinic operations. 

• Initiate and participate in grant development and department efforts to maximize grant and patient-generated revenue. 
• Maintain close contacts and attend quarterly meetings with Public Health Billing and Revenue Unit, Washington Department of Health and other funders to assist in developing grant initiatives and fund allocations. 

• Develop, monitor and manage STI Program budget in collaboration with the HIV/STI/HCV Program Business Finance Officer (BFO), Prevention Division fiscal staff and the HIV/STI/HCV Regional Health Administrator. 
• Duties include annual budget development and liaison with UW/HMC related to budget. 
• Assure compliance with grant and contract deliverables, reporting and other provisions. 
• Work with BFO on creating budgets for new grants, monitoring of grant funding and making adjustments to staff time coding. 

• Supervise or assure supervision of all team leaders working in the SHC and assure that staff receive adequate direction and performance appraisals based on goals and work plans, ongoing monitoring and evaluation, and professional development. 
• Assure prompt and accurate processing of all procedures related to recruitment, hiring, performance appraisal, disciplinary processes, labor union involvement and payroll for staff including PHSKC and Harborview employees. 
• Assure that personnel and departmental policies are followed as appropriate for both Public Health and Harborview employees. 
• Participate in the hiring process for all positions in the SHC. 
• This person is responsible for any personnel issues that need to be escalated to HR for both HMC and PHSKC. 

• Assure effective communication with Harborview, University of Washington, Washington Department of Health, CDC and other department programs and community health care providers. 

• Assure that SHC operational needs are represented in departmental processes and planning such as Prevention Leadership Team and Health Information Technology arenas. 
• Serve on department-wide committees. 
• Lead special projects to improve all aspects of clinic and public health investigation processes. 

• Includes emergency preparedness activities and other special assignments.
  

• Demonstrated knowledge of public health principles, infectious diseases and disease control measures for at-risk populations. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and at least three years of experience working at a management level in a STI or other public health clinic setting. 
• Experience with managing a public health or related health services program, including some experience in a clinic setting. 
• Experience with supervision of diverse staff, including licensed professional and non-professional staff. 
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of human resources and labor relations, employment practices, public policy development, performance improvement coaching and business productivity enhancement. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to develop and analyze budgets and manage complex finances in a government setting. 
• Experience in development of and managing grants and contracts. 
• Demonstrated skills and experience to work with diverse populations and interest groups, and communicate and work with stakeholders with diverse perspectives and interests. 
• Thorough knowledge of practices related to project management, organizational design and development, management analysis and epidemiology. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage work plans for a large social service or health care program; work and meet deadlines and time constraints; work on multiple tasks and projects simultaneously; problem solve and resolve conflict and negotiate for positive results. 
• Demonstrated excellent skills in oral and written communications 
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office, including MS Word for word processing; Excel for spreadsheets; and Outlook for e-mail, scheduling, and daily communication.

• Masters degree in Public Health Administration or other Masters degree combined with relevant experience related to the duties of the position. 
• Advanced knowledge of STIs, including strategies and techniques for prevention, intervention and control. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with King County and University of Washington administrative systems and procedures

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No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

Who ever qualifies

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume
• Cover Letter OR Letter of Interest

(Please note: Additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR (if applicable).
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

Non-represented 

Contact

For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov