PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64043357

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PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

The principal responsibility of the HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator (HAPC) is to provide a focal point for all HIV/AIDS services in their assigned region. This position exercises independent judgment in formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact on Health Department and community projects. The HAPC acts as the link between the public and the private sector, facilitating a collaborative emphasis on HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities.  Responsible for the supervision of staff, including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending them.

General Program Development and Management

• Participate in regional and statewide HIV/AIDS program planning, development and evaluation. 
• Utilize community planning groups and staff to identify service gaps and develop plan for addressing area needs.
• Respond to requests for reports, publications, proposals, and budget information.
•  Ensure appropriate and timely reporting of progress, activity and outcomes associated with all HIV/AIDS activities and funding in the region.
• Coordinate with other local disease control programs.
• Coordinate collaborative special events, awareness days and other community mobilizations.
• Oversee ADAP program staff and program management

Community Liaison

• Act on behalf of the CHD as liaison between the Bureau of HIV/AIDS and the community on HIV/AIDS.
• Educate the community and local CHD on state and federal goals, objectives, available programs, services and grants. 
• Maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS policies, guidelines, statutes, rules and protocols.  Provide technical assistance to the community regarding confidentiality, testing, need-to-know, and reporting issues.

Contract Administration and Budget

• Prepares contracts, revised contract language as needed and ensures proper execution of contracts. Conducts file reviews to ensure compliance and that contract documentation requirements are met. Ensures programmatic monitoring visits are conducted with in specific timeframe.
• Ensures contract adherence to Ryan White performance measures, objectives and administrative guidelines and policy including HIV/AIDS care guidelines and clinical protocols; program planning and implementation requirements; quality/performance measures; data reporting systems; technical assistance and training services; and grants management and monitoring processes.
• Maintain overall area HIV/AIDS budgetary knowledge, work closely with the appropriate departments and planning groups regarding expenses and the development of spending plans.
• Maintains HIV/AIDS prevention budget, purchasing, and reporting.
• Maintains ADAP budget and ensures reporting.
• Duties also include overseeing the clinical quality management program for RW Part C grant

Early Intervention

• Manages and evaluates the HIV counseling and testing program in the area according to Technical Assistance Guideline 17 requirements.
• Supervise Linkage staff and ensure that persons who test positive and high-risk negatives are linked with needed services (direct responsibility of the EIC and linkage Specialist).  Work with patient care and other service providers to ensure a smooth transition into care for persons who test positive.

Surveillance

• In collaboration with DIS, identify, investigate and control any incidents that threaten public health.
• Ensure surveillance grant objectives and appropriate reporting are accomplished
• Ensure providers are educated on reporting requirements 

Prevention

• Develop and implement the annual CHD Service Delivery work plan with prevention staff and oversee all necessary reporting.
• Coordinate development of regional Prevention plan.  Determine, implement and ensure training for appropriate outreach activities and evidence-based interventions.
• Ensure the coordination, identification and development of community resources.

Patient Care

• Assist in the planning and coordination of HIV and AIDS patient care activities and local planning groups.
• Assist in identifying and maintaining adequate medical and ancillary care services for HIV/AIDS patients.
• Coordinate with the State Community Programs representative regarding patient care activities.
• Coordinate assistance to clients experiencing difficulties accessing HIV/AIDS services.
• Monitor, review and evaluate clinical care and make recommendations about care improvement for RW clients
• Closely follow RW-B Administrative Guidelines. Ensure ADAP database management and patient program eligibility activities are performed within current program guidelines.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and experience with ADAP guidance, procedures and protocols
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organizations, groups and individuals
• Skills in utilizing standard quality improvement tools and techniques
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge and ability of management principles and practices
• Ability to determine financial and medical eligibility
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally, (on the phone and in person) and in writing
• Skills to effectively utilize computer software systems, including MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook applications
• Ability to work under very busy circumstances at times, to be able to multi-task
• Ability to be responsible for accuracy, timeliness and thoroughness of own work and to perform such work in accordance with procedural and policy guidelines.
• Minimum of 2 full time years of clerical experience in a medical or social services setting
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, basic AIDS treatments and adherence to treatment
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques

Qualifications:

• Minimum – Valid FL Driver’s License.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Emergency Duty: Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. 
• Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.
• Supervisory: This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tavernier, FL 33070

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.