Public Health Program Administrator

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Department of Health invites you to explore an exciting opportunity to join our team! We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Public Health Program Administrator to oversee the Well Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN) program in Pennsylvania (PA-WISE). In this critical role, you will manage all aspects of the program with a special emphasis on data analysis and program evaluation. If you have a strong background in data analysis, program management, and effective communication, and you are driven to create lasting change in public health, we encourage you to apply today!

The PA-WISE program is a cardiovascular screening and lifestyle program that provides access to healthy living programs targeting low income, underinsured, and uninsured women. Additionally, PA-WISE collaborates with clinics to enhance clinical processes and improve communications among health care team members ultimately leading to higher-quality services for clients.

In this position, you will primarily focus on program data and evaluation, managing the web-based data collection system and ensuring the creation and standardization of data analysis and reporting, to meet both Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements and program deliverables. Responsibilities include supervising the evaluation contractor and activities, integrating data analysis with evaluation outcomes, and supporting various program initiatives. These initiatives include the development and delivery of high-quality healthy behavior programs, vendor contracting, invoicing, and efforts to enhance the overall quality of services provided. Please note: This position is currently located in the Cardiovascular Health Section within the Division of Violence Prevention. The position will be moving to the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control to work with the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program due to both programs serving the same population.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time with a minimum of one day per month in the office and quarterly in-person bureau meetings. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.