Program Manager, Dental Health Services

Education:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine from a dental school accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

• Graduated from dental school that is not CODA-accredited with:
• Completed training in an American Dental Association-approved specialty in a CODA-accredited education program that consists of at least two full time academic years of training as specified by the Council on Dental Education

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory role within a dental clinic environment.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a dental clinical setting as a practicing dentist.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Texas Dental License
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration 
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Valid TX driver license upon hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to employ excellent customer service while working with a diverse community and staff
• Excellent delegation and assessment skills
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of public health dentistry and community oral health programs
• Self-directed with a high degree of critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving ability
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams) and Electronic Dental Record

Core Competencies

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

Leading Change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals
• Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

Leading People

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

Building Coalitions

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization
   Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

Communication

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing
• Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
   Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position | grant-funded position
• Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

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