Title: Population Health Manager (Public Information Officer)
State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist II
Hiring Range: $76,751 - $86,872
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CRATER HQ
Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants will need to reapply.
The Population Health Manager provides or coordinates health improvement planning services in the local health district by planning, implementing, and evaluating health education activities and working closely with others to fulfill health improvement needs and goals. Typical duties may include: preparing and submitting grant applications related to health improvement projects, delivering educational programs to clients and staff, conducting health education trainings, revising and developing educational materials, collecting program-specific data and writing reports, conducting needs assessments and facilitating the CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) process, providing technical assistance to local and community agencies/organizations regarding program planning, serving as public contact or PIO (Public Information Officer) about services and activities and preparing news releases, as well as communicating with news reporters and coordinating district media contacts and activities. May include the supervision of staff. Serves as a member of the district's Management Team working closely with Health Director and Team to achieve VDH mission.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Proficient in health education principles, community health assessment, and engagement strategies.
• Skilled in research methods for data and program evaluation.
• Experienced in project management, goal setting, and coordinating initiatives.
• Proficient in grant management, writing, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering presentations and creating news media alerts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interpersonal and organizational communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Considerable to extensive supervisory experience
Additional Considerations
• Previous experience in public health and the assessment/improvement process preferred
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) for Health Educators preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion
List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: CraterHR
Phone: No Phone Inquiries.
Email: CraterHR@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.