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Prevention Program Manager

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Requirements

  • Maintain responsibility for managing federally funded program within program specific polices, regulations and guidance and accomplishing projected program objectives on an annual basis; provide recommendations to HIV Program Director for streamlining and enhancing program. 
  • Draft new policies, procedures, guidance, and/or regulations for management approval within assigned time frames.
  • Facilitate ongoing Prevention Team meetings and deliver presentations/information at the request of the State AIDS Director, Deputy Director or other DPH Leadership.
  • Provide direct supervision to Assistant HIV Prevention Manager, Women’s Prevention Coordinator, Prevention Coordinator and Community Planning Coordinator.   Maintain the performance management plans including conducting one-on-one meetings, as needed, as well as bi-annual feedback sessions and annual reviews. 
  • Submit federal reports and provide requested data/documentation within a timely manner.   Ensure that designated staff submit requested documentation in a timely manner.
  • Represent the HIV Prevention Program through attendance at delegated meetings, represent HIV Prevention within internal/external committees and workgroups.
  • Attend quarterly Georgia Prevention and Care Council meetings as the HIV state prevention representative.  Deliver presentations as requested by the body.
  • Work closely with the Ryan White Part B Manager to assist with the integration and coordination of linkage and retention to HIV treatment and care among prevention activities.
  • Work closely with HIV Data Team Manager to ensure program planning, monitoring and evaluation and quality assurance activities are implemented using the most current data as needed for Prevention grant(s).
  • Demonstrates leadership skills through effective interpersonal skills, verbal/non-verbal communication and active participation in departmental or organizational committees/workgroups
  • Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, continually evaluates performance of, and executes the disciplinary process.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; 
or 
Eight (8) years of related professional experience which includes four (4) years in a managerial or supervisory role; 
or 
Four (4) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM011) or position equivalent. 

Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Communication or a field related to the area of assignment and four years of human service program planning or professional-level delivery experience in work related HIV/AIDS OR Completion of a Bachelor's degree in any field and seven years of human services program planning or professional-level delivery experience in work related HIV/AIDS. 

  • Experience in HIV/AIDS programs at state and local levels. Experience in managing state-level programs, implementing strategies and innovative programs within high-risk communities and populations.  

  • Experience supervising staff, building teams and demonstrated leadership abilities.

  • Experience developing and implementing a quality assurance system(s). 

  • Track record of building productive relationships with public health program staff, field staff, and local stakeholders.

  • Grant writing experience, experience working with federal funders and completing federal reports.

  • Experience with contract/budget development and management.

  • Knowledge of CDC grants, the Community Planning process, HIV Counseling and Testing, Program Monitoring and Evaluation, and Prevention for Positives, Condom Distribution, PREP, PEP, HIV Care Continuum.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.


 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Date Posted
12/22/2025
Job Reference
2025-11447
Organization
Medical-Clinical Svcs/IDI/HIV
Location
West Tower, 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA
Category
Project/Program Management
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