Address:

150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $66,000 

Grade: 22

 This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

This position reports to the Bureau Chief of Women's and Children's Health and will serve as a lead program manager on key maternal and child health activities and grants. This position is responsible for managing major federal block grants administered by ADHS, the Title V Maternal Child Health Block Grant ($7.4 million) and the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant ($1.8 million), as well as a number of sub recipient contracts with block grant sub-recipients and contractors. The position will carry out goals and objectives in grant requirements, manage budgets, monitor contracts, conduct site visits, provide technical assistance, and report on all deliverables. This position will be responsible for updating and developing program policies and procedures; developing and maintaining collaborative relationships; and grant writing. The position will work with the Bureau Chief of Women's and Children's Health and Office Chief of Assessment and Evaluation to coordinate the Title V MCH Block Grant, including the annual report and application. This position will prepare and coordinate information for bureau finance meetings and grant reviews. The position will participate in national- and regional-level coordination activities and technical assistance related to the two federal block grants. The position will participate and facilitate meetings and work groups with internal and external stakeholders as well as organize and implement annual summits. The position will provide leadership and serve as the liaison with internal and external maternal and child health (MCH) stakeholders to ensure alignment with statewide efforts.

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.

Leads and manages the development and timely submission of annual deliverables for the federal and state funded grants, including annual reporting and application and coordination of Advisory Committee/public meetings.

Develops and monitors budgets, including processes to contract with outside agencies, vendors or providers (i.e., RFGA, RFP); ensure fiscally responsible and cost conscious financial management; prepares contractual agreements.

Ensures compliance with appropriate state and federal regulations governing program funding; develops and maintains Policy and Procedure manuals, project/program websites.

Participates in national, regional, and local level coordination of grant activities; serves as a liaison and meets with internal and external stakeholders; convenes stakeholder work groups. Leads, coordinates, and implements bureau level activities and events.

Maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to support activities of the grants; addresses and troubleshoots issues as needed; provides technical assistance; and conducts site visits.

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

Knowledge of:
- Public health and state, county and local health care delivery systems, programs planning and development and resource allocation principles; procurement and contract policies; applicable Federal and State statues.
- Grant application and monitoring practices.
- Program management principles, including outcome assessment.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
-Budget development, project plans, strategic plans

Skill in:
- Problem identification and resolution, decision making, developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with various groups and individuals, data analysis, contract development, strong written and verbal communication, planning and coordination, interpersonal relationships, computer proficiency and group facilitation.
- Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements and regulations.
-Program management
-Customer service & technical assistance
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Prioritization skills

Ability to:
- Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
- Work independently.
- Set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
- 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.
-Strong communicator & team player
-Active listener
-Effectively collaborative on cross-functional teams
-Quickly adjust and take on variety of tasks

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health or related field with at least three years of combined work experience in a relevant field. Preference will be given to candidates with prior public health experience. Master’s degree may substitute for one year of work 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 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 email Miriam.Sheffield@azdhs.gov . 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.