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<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Pay Grade: O Click HERE for Video Who we are.&nbsp;We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.&nbsp; What we offer.&nbsp;As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. &nbsp;No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: <ul><li>Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play</li><li>Enjoy Workplace Flexibility&nbsp;– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents</li><li>Work with&nbsp;a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career</li><li>Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role</li><li>Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you</li></ul> <dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>North Central Health District (NCHD) seeks an experienced, enthusiastic, and innovative leader for the Hope Center, a Ryan White Part B and Part C funded clinic charged with providing medical care, dental services, and case management to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. &nbsp; Hope Center also includes a housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS, COMPASS Pharmacy, and transportation services to appointments. &nbsp;Hope Center currently serves over 1,200 patients, the majority from the 13 counties comprising the North Central Health District. &nbsp;With approximately 40 employees and a budget of over $5 million annually, NCHD invites health care professionals with excellent managerial skills to apply for the position of Hope Center Director. &nbsp;Our goal is to meet the physical, mental, and social needs of HIV/AIDS patients while working to end HIV in Central Georgia through linkage-to-care, retention-in-care, excellent medical care, and strong case management. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Leads the Hope Center team:&nbsp; <ul><li>Leads the Hope Center team by example with dedication, integrity, and a commitment to developing each member of the team to their highest potential.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides leadership to the managers and staff at Hope Center. &nbsp;Manages staff to ensure appropriate support of all departments. &nbsp;</li><li>Oversees the overall operation of Hope Center and supervises managers responsible for clinical care, business administration, quality management, housing program, and facility management collaborating with District Health Director and district leadership.</li><li>Collaborates with the District Health Director, District Program Manager, and District Administrator to achieve the objectives of the Ryan White Program (Parts B &amp; C) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program.</li><li>Leads strategic planning for Hope Center ensuring that activities and decisions are data driven.</li><li>In coordination with NCHD leadership and Public Information Officer, serves as primary spokesperson responsible for the public image of Hope Center.</li><li>Represents Hope Center at local, state, and federal required meetings and conferences and serves as the liaison between Hope Center and the state and federal project officers.</li></ul>Personnel Management: <ul><li>In coordination with NCHD Human Resources and Hope Center managers, manages staff recruitment, selection, orientation, ongoing training, and disciplinary actions.</li><li>With Hope Center management team, creates, manages, and maintains staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during hours of operation.</li><li>Ensures that there is a plan for orienting and training new staff on their day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.</li><li>Empowers and develops Hope Center managers, supervisors, and employees to their highest potential.</li></ul>Budget/Financial/Operational Management: <ul><li>Participates in the development of Hope Center budgets.</li><li>Provides overall financial oversight for Hope Center in collaboration with District Administrator and Hope Center Fiscal Manager.&nbsp;</li><li>Updates/develops/manages Hope Center internal procedures.&nbsp;</li></ul>Grant/Program Management: <ul><li>Coordinates all administrative aspects of the Ryan White grants including preparation and submission of all related grant applications and activity, outcome, and financial reports.</li><li>In collaboration with district leadership, seeks and develops grants and other fund sources to support the operation and growth of Hope Center.</li><li>Serves as lead point of contact for state and federal audits (programmatic and/or financial).</li><li>Coordinates Hope Center participation in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.</li></ul>Quality Management: <ul><li>Ensures development of the Quality Management and Quality Improvement Plan.</li><li>Serves as Chair of the Quality Management/Quality Improvement Committee; recruits committee members.</li><li>Develops reports of quality findings and quality program evaluation.</li><li>With QM/QI committee, strives to identify and remove any barriers to improvement.&nbsp;</li></ul>Contracts/Partnerships: <ul><li>Submits all contracts to NCHD Business Office to be reviewed in accordance with the Contracts, MOA/MOU and BAA Policy.</li><li>Oversees physician contract with Mercer University. &nbsp; Coordinates with contract physicians.</li><li>Coordinates contract agreements with healthcare providers to provide services for HIV/AIDS patients not offered on site.</li><li>Oversees pharmacy contract with Maxor. &nbsp;Lead point of contact between Maxor and North Central Health District.</li><li>With the Hope Center Quality Manager, leads the Community Advisory Board and participates in the quarterly meetings.</li><li>Develops and maintains collaborations with other AIDS service organizations and medical institutions.</li></ul>** This position is in Macon, Georgia and does not offer relocation assistance. &nbsp;Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. &nbsp;If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.**<dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Doctorate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Four years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Five years of management/supervisory experience in health care services OR Two years of experience at the lower level Mgr 3, Hlth Care (HCM012) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require certification and/or licensure PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Experience working with HIV+ population is highly preferred. &nbsp;Experience working within a healthcare setting.</li></ul> <dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. &nbsp;A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and beable to report to the office when required.&nbsp; Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance will not be provided. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: <a href="mailto:DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov" target="_blank">DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov</a>. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Hope Center Director (Macon, GA)

<dt><h4>Description</h4></dt>Click HERE for Video Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. &nbsp;No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: <ul><li>Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play</li><li>Enjoy Workplace Flexibility&nbsp;– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents</li><li>Work with&nbsp;a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career</li><li>Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role</li><li>Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you</li></ul>As a District Health Director in Macon for the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.&nbsp;We are seeking new talent to work as the local public health officer for the Macon Health District, as well as being the district public health director reporting to the Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner. The Commissioner, a licensed medical physician, reports directly to the Governor of Georgia. This position would be the chief executive of the county boards of health, and their respective public health departments. The board serves in a largely advisory and advocacy role. This is broad, highly stimulating, population health improvement work which ranges from policy development, to environmental regulation, to public education, to individual contagious disease treatment (and containment) and more. <dt><h4>Job Responsibilities</h4></dt>Provides management and direction to County Health Departments&nbsp;<ul><li>Provides administrative oversight and management for the County Board of Health including financial, budget, personnel, planning, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Critically evaluates local health department programs. &nbsp;Oversees development of programs that are responsive to community health needs and that address measurable outcomes, within budget constraints.&nbsp;</li><li>Assures that programs meet their goals and objectives.&nbsp;</li><li>Attends Board of Health meetings and provides information, guidance and consultation to the board and its members as appropriate.</li><li>Evaluate clinic management and performance in order to improve clinic efficiency and productivity.</li><li>Supports staff in carrying out legally mandated responsibilities in a rigorous but customer friendly way.</li><li>Provides medical consultation and oversight to all clinical staff (Non-Physician District Health Director must employ or contract with a licensed physician to serve as Chief Medical Officer)</li></ul>Provides management and oversight to District programs and responsibilities<ul><li>Provide direction and administrative oversight to District-based programs so that programs are operated within expectations, operate in an efficient manner, are customer friendly and are administratively sound.</li><li>Makes appropriate program changes in response to District, Division, and Department needs.</li><li>Identifies program goals and objectives that are met or exceeded.</li><li>Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place (maintains compliance with federal and state audit requirements; establishes a sound financial management system).</li><li>In compliance with state and federal regulations, assures plans are in place to appropriately bill and collect for services rendered.</li></ul>Leads strategic planning and community responsiveness agenda<ul><li>Oversees the development, implementation and evaluation of the District's strategic plan.</li><li>Engages in local health planning, within current budget constraints.</li><li>Provides leadership in the broad local health care community.</li><li>Actively participates in the Department of Public Health strategic planning activities and communicates decisions made at these meetings with administrative program staff, as appropriate.</li><li>Seeks input from and develops constructive relationships with local community leaders.</li></ul>Monitors health status of the District and responds to identified problems or measurable needs.<ul><li>Oversees appropriate response to disease outbreaks and other health emergencies.</li><li>Works with other health providers to establish cooperative approaches to meeting health needs of the community.</li><li>Communicates with the residents of the District on health issues and health status.</li><li>Attends and participates in department and unity meetings, as scheduled.</li></ul>Oversees the appropriate development and administration of budgets<ul><li>Oversees the preparation of budgets according to established formats, guidelines, and due dates.</li><li>Ensures that budgets are developed within allowed tolerances in budget categories.</li><li>Works with district financial staff to ensure conformity to budget category. allowances and identify potential over-utilization of funds and underutilization to prevent any return of funds.</li><li>Works with District Financial teams and Boards of Health to address deficits caused by local/state/federal budget cuts.</li></ul>Provides oversight and direction to staff responsible for managing Human Resources and Employee Relations functions<ul><li>Ensures that approved Human Resources policies and procedures are in place and observed.</li><li>Confers with District/County Leadership Team to ensure that staffing needs are evaluated and addressed within existing budget constraints.</li><li>Provides guidance and recommendations to District/County Leadership Team relating to Personnel issues, disciplinary actions and grievances.</li></ul>With budgetary constraints, maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars/conference. &nbsp;Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other job responsibilities. &nbsp;Plays key role in Public Health advocacy and health development.<ul><li>Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as available for continuing professional education.</li><li>Attends and participates in department and unit meetings, as scheduled, and communicates decisions made at these meetings with administrative and program staff, as appropriate.</li><li>Participates in activities, organization, committees, etc. that are involved in state health policy making or that provide advocacy for public health at the level, state, or national level.</li><li>Keeps abreast of and applies current leadership and communication principles to practice.</li></ul>Develops and maintains the capacity and capability of the district health office and county health department to detect, investigate, and manage emergency Public Health events<ul><li>Establishes and maintains relationships with key community partners, including hospitals and local EMA, and provides leadership in health district and external assessment, planning, and response efforts.</li><li>Assures district-wide epidemiologic capacity for surveillance and investigation.</li><li>Work with the State Office to implement approaches and solutions related to information technology, communication, and training.</li></ul>Performance Management Responsibility: Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation<ul><li>Defines goals and/or required results at beginning of performance period and gains acceptance of ideas by creating a shared vision.</li><li>Communicates regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action with defined goals and/or required results are not met.</li><li>Communicates effectively with staff, colleagues and partners.</li><li>Confers regularly with staff to review employee relations climate, specific problem areas, and actions necessary for improvement.</li><li>Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals, obtains and considers all relevant information in evaluations, and supports staff by giving praise and constructive criticism.</li><li>Recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments.</li><li>Motivates staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provides training and development opportunities as appropriate.</li><li>Oversees workforce development plan with an emphasis on core public health competencies and competencies in relation to financial management.</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Ensures the application of the ethical principles in the he collection, maintenance, use and dissemination of date and information.</li><li>Identifies the resources to meet community health needs.</li><li>Communication the role of public health within the overall health system (e.g., federal, state, county, local government).</li><li>Ensures the public health organization's cultural competence.</li><li>Evaluates the effectiveness of community engagement strategies on public health policies, programs, and resources.</li><li>Applies the basic public health sciences (including but not limited to biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health services administration, and social and behavioral health sciences to public health policies and programs.</li><li>Critiques strategies for determining budget priorities.</li><li>Ensures organizational practices are in concert with changes in the public health system, and the larger social, political, and economic environment.</li></ul><dt><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4></dt>Non-Physician: Must possess a master’s degree in public health or related field or a higher-level degree (DrPH, PhD) in a related public health field from an accredited College or University AND two years of professional management level experience in public health or the healthcare sector. OR Physician: Must possess a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine and a valid license from the Georgia Composite Medical Board or eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia AND two years of professional experience in public health, preventive medicine, or private medicine. &nbsp; Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the entry qualifications have:<ul><li>Master of Public Health and 3 - 5 years of senior level management experience.</li><li>Knowledge of the core functions of public health.</li><li>Experience in the development, management and/or the administration of budgets, contracts or grants.</li><li>Experience in Strategic Planning (ie. mission identification, goals planning and evaluation) &amp; health planning.</li><li>Experience in human resources/personnel management.</li><li>Knowledge in emergency preparedness and response planning.</li></ul><dt><h4>Additional Information</h4></dt>Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. &nbsp;A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and beable to report to the office when required.&nbsp; Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance will not be provided. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: <a href="mailto:DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov" target="_blank">DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov</a>. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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