What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Treatment Program Administrator position at State of Delaware?
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Summary Statement
The incumbent in this position is responsible for administration of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs within Health Systems Protection which implements initiatives related to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grants awarded to the program. The position also implements goals and objectives determined by the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Advisory Committee. The incumbent will be responsible for grant writing, contract and budget management, staff supervision, as well as complex data management, narrative report writing, and program administration activities to support cohesive approaches to enhance lead screening and reduce the State childhood lead burden.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Develops, manages and directs operations of statewide health program(s); supervises staff, identifies needs, forecasts resources and personnel requirements, conducts fiscal monitoring, recommends hiring and firing, develops management operational systems and information system.
- Plans, develops and implements new proposals, policies, projects and activities to address unmet health needs in program areas.
- Coordinates public and private health services to reduce duplication of services, strengthen existing services and address the needs of the community. Evaluates existing programs.
- Designs and directs surveys to determine problems and unmet health needs. Studies survey findings, analyzes information and makes recommendations.
- Develops program strategies and protocols including standards of care with other health care providers.
- Assists in developing proposals for contractual services, operating agreements, public and private grants. Reviews projects bids and proposals. Recommends funding. May draft operating budget.
- Trains, directs, supervises program staff on administrative and technical procedures.
- May develop and provide in-service training activities for health professionals, community organizations, state and federal agencies, industry and others.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Public Health Treatment Program Administrator Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. .
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
Salary : $62,483
