DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address:

150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $63,000 

Grade: 22

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

This position is responsible for a large complex statewide $13M integrated IGA with 5 state funding streams (Tobacco Tax, Chronic Disease, WIC Lottery, State, Justice Reinvestment) that are contracted out to the 15 county health departments. Each funding stream has strategies identified and contract deliverables with unique internal and external partners to fulfill the goals, objectives and strategies of the funding stream. The position will also support special one time funded projects, as needed. The position provides grant management, financial management, training, technical assistance to partners, meets with contractors monthly on progress, coordinates the annual site visits with contractors, coordinates internal meetings with ADHS colleagues, develops the annual procurement amendments and IGAs for the contractors, reviews/ approves CERs and invoices, communicates with ADHS leadership, troubleshoots challenges and concerns with contractors/ internal ADHS staff, and manages consultants, as needed.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Coordinates, develops, prepares, tracks and monitors annual budgets with program staff for each funding stream, including all process related to establishing detailed purchase order for each county IGA/contract, contract amendments annually and as needed.

Develops and implements tracking tools and reports with input from internal and external stakeholders.

Monitors work plans, reports, budget utilization.

Coordinates agendas and schedules contractor calls, face to face meetings.

Provides technical assistance on work plan development, reporting, fiscal planning, etc.

Development and maintenance of policy and procedures for overall IGA operations.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%).

Knowledge of:
-Principles and Practices of Public and Behavioral Health, Prevention Health Strategies & Evidence/ Evidence Informed Practices, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), and/ or Population Health
-Working with economically disadvantaged persons in communities disproportionately impacted by high rates of chronic disease and health risks.
-Community Engagement and Partnership
-Strategic Planning
-Arizona Management System (AMS) and/ or Continuous Improvement
-ADHS' Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
-Division of Public Health-Prevention Services
-Bureau of Chronic Disease and Health Promotion
-Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP) and/ or Arizona State Health Assessment (SHA)
-Program Evaluation and/ or Measurement

Skill in:
-Interpreting data and disparities
-Implementing Strategic Planning
-Program and Evaluation Development and Design
-Grant and Contract Management
-Budget Development and Implementation
-Written and Oral Communication
-Developing Training for Career Professionals (e.g. PH, Healthcare Providers, Community Partners)
-Management and leadership
-Analytical and Interpersonal
-Strong Organization
-Computer and Software Skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat)

Ability to:
-To work with a diverse and variety of partners and individuals to cultivate positive working relationships
-Make critical decisions
-To complete tasks, and develop quality work products
-To problem solve
-To work independently, and in a multidisciplinary team
-Successfully execute contracts in a timely manner
-To identify outcomes and performance measures
-To prioritize and organize multiple complex projects
-To work under tight deadlines
-Develop reports for the public, Legislature, and Governor's Leadership

Bachelor's Degree in public health/administration or closely related field with 2 years of professional experience in public health. Master's degree in Public Health or related field may substitute for 1 years of professional experience.

Drivers License.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

- To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.