DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address:

 150 N 18th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $73,000 

Grade: 23

The Opioid Program Administrator position is responsible for providing both long-range vision and leadership of day-to-day operations and activities for the opioid prevention and response programs within the Office of Injury & Violence Prevention. This includes strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation, while ensuring successful program outcomes in accordance with federal and state funders and relevant authorities. This position works under the general direction of the Office Chief for Injury & Violence Prevention and supervises two Program Managers who oversee the Opioid Data to Action (OD2A) and State Opioid Response (SOR) programs. The Opioid Program Administrator will also collaborate closely with epidemiologists and other staff in the Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation and Business Information Office to advise on OD2A and SOR surveillance data and the Overdose Fatality Review. This position also develops and monitors budgets and expenditures; oversees management of all related grants and/or contracts; guides strategic planning, technical assistance, training, and health communications with partners, stakeholders, and program staff to identify opportunities for integration and collaboration; and develops critical relationships with internal and external partners, including community-based organizations, coalitions, county health departments, tribal nations and community health centers. The Opioid Program Administrator ensures accomplishment of the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the agency, Division, Bureau, and Office of Injury & Violence Prevention and ensures successful outcomes for the opioid prevention and response programs, including Opioid Data to Action (OD2A) and State Opioid Response (SOR) projects. In the absence of the Office Chief, this position will have authority to make program decisions.

Effective and efficient management of OIVP opioid programs, including hiring and training of staff, supervision of staff, writing of performance evaluations and requests for spot incentives, recruitment of state and national partners, maximizing of resources, collaborative planning, and creation of work plans addressing all deliverables for opioid prevention and response programs.

Ensures compliance with appropriate state and federal statutes governing program operations. Works with Program Managers and ADHS procurement to write scopes of work for RFGAs, ISAs, and IGAs; evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for award of contracts and funding; monitors contractors for compliance with contract provisions and coordinates the contract reconciliation process.

Authorizes payment to contractors; tracks program expenditures; expends 95% of the budget and authorizes contract amendments. Oversees the creation of program budgets for submission to funding agencies, the completion of deliverables, and completion and submission of work plans and reports to funders. Provides OIVP contractors ongoing technical assistance as they implement and improve program activities.

Continually strives to increase resources available to vulnerable populations in Arizona. Works collaboratively with partners (tribes, universities, hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, AHCCCS, and others) to apply for grant opportunities aligned with Arizona’s prioritized needs.

Build and maintain relationships with national, state and local opioid prevention and response leaders to enhance resources available to the program and recruit participation in the state OFR team and associated workgroups as appropriate.

Align opioid program work plan components with the Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP).

Serve as the convener to address opioid-related issues across the state. Adjust process, contracts, and deliverables in an ongoing manner, keeping current with the focus of CDC and other funders. Nimbly address problematic issues for the opioid and OFR programs.

Address quality issues promptly, when necessary. Work closely with Data Manager, Epidemiologists, Program Managers, and Office Chief to stay current on issues encountered by the program.

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

Knowledge of:
-ADHS' Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan
-The principles and practices of public health especially as relates to substance abuse prevention and treatment, the opioid epidemic, fatality reviews, prevention recommendations, federal and state health agencies and funding
-statutes and agency rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to public health,
-Program administration, program evaluation, budget monitoring, rule-writing
-Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP) and/ or Arizona State Health Assessment (SHA)
-Community Engagement and Partnership
-Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation
-Program Evaluation and/ or Measurement
-Policy, Systems and Environmental Approaches
-Principles and practices of
administrative supervisory and work
management techniques, effective
communication skills, and interpersonal
relations
-The importance of data for surveillance and prevention and its role in driving program planning
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Supervisory skills involving hiring, training, motivating and evaluating program staff.
-Interpersonal relations as applied to contacts with subordinate staff, representatives of other governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public
-Oral and written communication and effective communication based on an individuals' level of understanding
-Analyzing and evaluating a variety of data to identify problems and make determinations regarding health promotion and disease prevention
-Fiscal management
-Facilitation of diverse groups at the local and national levels to collaborate on creation of goals and objectives
-Project and program management
-Leadership
-Grant and Contract Management
-Budget Development and Implementation
-Written and Oral Communication
-Computer and Software Skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat)

Ability to:
-Exercise good judgment in making decisions with regards to compliance and enforcement
-Communicate and coordinate with employees and other agencies
-Make critical decisions
-Complete tasks, and develop quality work products
-Problem-solve independently and with others
-Work independently and with a multidisciplinary team
-Identify outcomes and performance measures
-Prioritize and organize multiple complex projects
-Get work done through others, appropriately delegate, and build consensus
-Maintain attention to both short-term goals and long-term strategy and vision
-Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelor of Public Health or related field, and at least 5 years experience managing complex programs with multiple funding sources; Master’s degree in Public Health or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience. Academic training and continuing education, classes and internships/field work in public health management, professional experience.

Driver's 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 contribute 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.