Tuberculosis Elimination Program Manager

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Functional Title: Tuberculosis Elimination Program Manager 
Job Title: Manager III 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: Region 6/5 
Posting Number: 13236 
Closing Date: 03/27/2026 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24 
Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $8,886.16 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 20% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: HOUSTON 
Job Location Address: 5425 POLK ST 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0203,0207,0302,0520,0602,0802,1802,5502,6302,6502,7202,7208,7210,7220,111X,112X,113X,114X,16GX,41AX 
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Job Description:

Under the direction of the Communicable Disease Manager, the Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program Manager directs and oversees the regional TB Control Program and is responsible for the overall management of daily program operations. This position provides direct supervision to the TB Nurse Case Management Team, Contact Investigation staff, Directly Observed Therapy team, and additional support personnel to ensure effective case oversight, contact screening, follow-up services, and the delivery of public and professional education related to TB prevention and control. The Program Manager ensures that all program activities adhere to CDC guidelines, DSHS TB standards, and regional requirements. This includes oversight of diagnostic and treatment practices to ensure compliance with accepted clinical and public health standards. The position reviews program performance, provides technical consultation, and collaborates closely with local health department directors and their staff to support consistent and high-quality TB services across the region. Works collaboratively with public health agencies, private healthcare providers, community partners, and other stakeholders to coordinate TB control efforts. Responsibilities include overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of TB surveillance and program data; establishing and approving program goals, objectives, and guidelines; and ensuring that all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations are implemented and maintained. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

MANAGMENT/SUPERVISION (40%) - Supervises, prioritizes, and coordinates the activities of TB Program personnel to ensure efficient and effective program operations. Develops and maintains position descriptions and leads recruitment, interviewing, and selection processes. Oversees staffing and training to ensure employees meet established expectations and requirements. Manages program operations to ensure adherence to CDC guidelines, DSHS TB standards, and all applicable program requirements. Evaluates employee performance and develops, implements, and refines methods for assessing the effectiveness of program functions and service delivery. Develops and implements performance improvement and professional development plans for employees as needed, and establishes additional performance standards when required. Devises program improvement plans and ensures their effective implementation through monitoring and evaluation of outcomes. Maintains comprehensive documentation for all program activities and TB care requirements. Meets regularly with staff and oversees client care leads to ensure high-quality case management and continuity of services. Leads regional TB program planning, development, and implementation efforts. Keeps regional executive leadership informed of program status, emerging issues, and key updates, and provides recommendations and feedback as needed. Participates in regional committees and multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and teamwork.

DISEASE SURVEILLANCE/REPORTING (30%) - Interacts with state, local and regional governmental and non-governmental entities and health care providers using tact and diplomacy to ensure the goals of the TB Program and Public Health Region are met. Analyzes disease data, reports on trends, identifies problems, and formulates plans to utilize local, state, and federal resources to control outbreaks and reduce disease incidence. Prepares and submits technical reports and narratives reflecting disease trends, surveillance activities, containment activities, case management, quality assurance, and community partnerships. Develops and/or advises on strategic plans as well as long- and short-term goals. Utilizes data management systems (NEDSS, CMIS, other) to monitor program objectives. Ensures Region 6/5 South program and staff meet or exceed CDC and DSHS performance standards. Participates as member of the Region 6/5 South Communicable Disease Team and supports other communicable disease programs in regional disease prevention initiatives as directed.

FISCAL & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (10%) - Uses initiative and sound judgment to ensure the program operates within established budgetary limits. Oversees the preparation of budget requests and establishes, monitors, and directs program expenditures. Anticipates program needs, develops financial projections, monitors account balances, and makes timely budgetary adjustments to maximize the effective use of fiscal resources. Oversees purchasing processes to support programmatic needs, including the procurement of supplies and equipment in accordance with budgetary allocations and agency purchasing policies. Prepares and reviews expenditure reports and ensures accuracy and compliance with fiscal requirements. Attends budget meetings and responds promptly to requests for financial information. Maintains effective working relationships with internal and external partners, including Central Office staff, to support budget management and coordination. Utilizes relevant computer software to track budgets, expenditures, and projections. Provides required fiscal and programmatic information to support grant applications and ensures the completion and maintenance of grant-related documentation in accordance with funding requirements.

PLANNING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (10%) - Oversee the coordination of TB care, including community collaboration. Develops local health department partnerships to address TB related activities. Acts as a subject matter expert and leads program actions to provide consultative services or technical assistance throughout the Public Health Region. Leads consultations with regional staff, physicians, nurses, private health care providers, local health departments, community health clinics, school and children health facilities, central office staff and all other public and private stakeholders, to accomplish program goals and objectives. Works with TB Nurse Consultant to provide Nurse Case Management expertise. Conducts education and information sharing related to TB prevention and elimination. Coordinates regional/local resources for TB client services. Negotiates and monitors contracts for necessary services. Identifies and develops local partnerships to ensure availability and accessibility of TB services to all communities of the region.

STAFF TRAINING (5%) - Conducts training needs assessment of all TB staff and identifies professional development opportunities. Oversees training (e.g., continuing education/continuing medical education approved) of health professionals and development of applicable education and training opportunities in collaboration with other stakeholders. Conducts appropriate training. Ensures that healthcare providers are informed of current medical/epidemiological information as well as state/regional policies and recommendations. Reviews/distributes current TB literature.

OTHER DUTIES (5%) - Completes special projects as assigned. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. May be required to work an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location to respond to public health emergencies.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Knowledge of Tuberculosis diseases including symptomatology, diagnostic techniques, recommended treatment, and the most current accepted prevention and control strategies.

Knowledge of the principles, processes, practices, and techniques used to develop and deliver state, regional, and local public health programs.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the reporting and control of TB.

Knowledge of pertinent techniques of management, evaluation, and program monitoring.

Knowledge of medical terms and familiarity with medical records.

Knowledge of, and sensitivity to prejudices and stereotypes which influence TB surveillance and intervention efforts.

Knowledge of statistical analysis processes.

Knowledge of active and passive disease surveillance.

Skill in team management, including managing change.

Skill in clear and effective oral and written communication with a wide range of audiences and forums, including interpersonal, public presentations, and publications.

Skill in the application of administrative and analytical methods and techniques within the framework of local, regional, or state public health organization to achieve program goals.

Skill in gathering and analyzing information.

Skills in the use of word processing (Word), spreadsheet (Excel), electronic mail (Outlook), and presentation (PowerPoint) software and personal computer in a network environment.

Skill in TB disease surveillance, case investigation, including reading patient records and epidemiology.

Ability to apply the concepts of public health practices.

Ability to successfully engage diverse populations to prevent and control TB.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to develop training techniques and educational media and to motivate public health personnel in program planning and implementation.

Ability to collect and evaluate facts and use analytical processes to draw meaningful conclusions.

Ability to initiate and complete complex, goal-oriented independent projects and tasks.

Ability to work effectively with teams and communicate with medical professionals.

Ability to prepare concise reports.

Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.

Ability to assign and supervise the work of others.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with public and private health care providers, school officials, community leaders, public health agencies, community partners, clients, management, coworkers and employees.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:

• Must be Registered Nurse in Texas or registered in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Initial Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field relevant to public health (preferred).
• Experience working in the field of TB required.  
• Experience supervising or providing direct management to public health staff required.

Additional Information:

PLEASE NOTE: The posted salary range is the full range for this position. Agency salary policy, budget and candidate’s qualifications will dictate final salary offer. Typically, salary offers are at or near the midpoint of the range, depending on qualifications or other factors.

Must follow all agency policies, including immunizations. Must provide transportation, driver’s records verified.

Flexibility in work hours may be required by DSHS for this position. Candidates must be able to travel independently and adhere to agency travel policies. Travel required from main work location in Houston across the 16 counties in Public Health Region 6/5S and to other locations, as necessary, in the State of Texas, including the DSHS main campus in Austin. Travel is usually scheduled in advance to allow for advance planning.

See also the information about the DSHS TB Program at Texas Department of State Health Services (dshs.texas.gov) and federal TB information at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov). 

In addition to rewarding, meaningful work, DSHS offers a variety of benefits, which can be found at https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance, and generous leave based on years of service. A list of State of Texas holidays is available at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Holidays.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form