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Region Director General Manager (DOH/PHD/NE #11500)

Salary

 

$39.35 - $62.96 Hourly

$81,843 - $130,948 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 90

Posting Details

 
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.  APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE. 

The Center for Access and Linkage to Healthcare (CALH) works to ensure residents of New Mexico have access to health services in public health regions in New Mexico with a focus on disease prevention, harm reduction, and health promotion.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position would serve as the Region Director to lead and direct the Northeast Region comprised of ten (10) counties administering multiple public health programs. Services include Children's Medical Services, (CMS), Clinical Health Services (immunizations, family planning, Tuberculosis, breast and cervical cancer screening, harm reduction, etc.) Disease Prevention Services (DPS) (Sexually Transmitted disease (STD) and HIV Testing, tracking and treatment, harm reduction, etc.) epidemiology (surveillance, investigation, and treatment of reportable diseases), Health Promotion, School Health and Emergency Planning and Preparedness and Medicated Opioid Use Disorder Treatment.

How does it get done?

 
This position will be responsible for management of the Northeast region, Public Health division of the Department of Health and will oversee budget, planning, Implementation and reconciliation, fiscal management and facilities oversight and staff. The incumbent will manage public health activities across a wide variety of programs, Including Children's Medical Services and Disease Prevention and Administration. The incumbent will be responsible for annual planning and plan implementation, staffing, resources and services. Incumbent will have significant involvement in the division's transformational change initiative's to evolve the division's programs and services toward the public health needs of tomorrow. This position works in partnership with other Department of Health Divisions, regions, bureaus, local and statewide entities to assure that public health needs are met and that transparency is maintained with the department.

Who are the customers?

 
New Mexico demographic population.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have experience:
- Collaborating between programs in the local region, State offices in Santa Fe and community organizations and providers.
- Maintaining workflow within program.
- Managing program resources including an understanding of billing and revenue generation activities.
- Organizing and overseeing employee work performance and daily work assignments.

Minimum Qualification

 
A Master's degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional level experience with a strategic impact directly related to the purpose of the position defined by the agency at the time of recruitment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.  A hiring agency will designate a portion of the required experience to include management and/or specialized experience.  Any required licensure, certification or registration shall be defined at the time of recruitment and will be in addition to the above requirements.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Successful completion of Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA) and successful completion of Blood-borne pathogen training within thirty (30) days of employment.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDTI and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. Services are provided in a clinic with diverse population, many who do not speak the English language. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. Travel to satellite offices, meetings, training sessions, and special events with the occasional overnight stay ls required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Andrea Sundberg 505-827-1691 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Date Posted
07/13/2025
Job Reference
155801
Organization
Department of Health, State of New Mexico
Location
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Category
Executive
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