Address:

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007

Salary: 64,500 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 

This position will serve as the department's designated subject matter expert/specialist to inform and educate policymakers, administrators, and the public about the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of heart disease and stroke. It will manage the activities and projects of the Heart Disease and Stroke Program. This position reflects the duties that are required to interact with chronic disease, and heart disease and stroke community partners, stakeholders, national support partners (i.e. American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, American Diabetes Association, Alzheimer's Association etc) and outside agencies; in addition to bureau, division and senior management within ADHS. This position is also required to maintain a direct confidential working relationship with the chronic disease office chief and bureau chief. This position is responsible for fostering collaboration, which will
produce innovative and cutting-edge approaches to chronic disease, and heart disease and stroke prevention and control efforts including engaging pharmacists on chronic disease management throughout the state. The position will be responsible for addressing the common communication elements of chronic disease, heart disease and stroke, and primary risk factor categories from a comprehensive and integrated perspective. This position will be enforcing policies and procedures within the bureau as well as the department. This position works with county & community partners; in addition to stake holders on chronic disease, and heart disease and stroke projects that foster collaboration with health authorities, national support partners and outside agencies.

Duties include:
- Developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting activities of the Heart Disease and Stroke Program, and the Office of Chronic Disease.
-Provides the direction of program and resolutions to program problems.
-Develops and monitors an accurate budget request that corresponds with the program's assigned grant(s) and monitors expenditures.
-Develops and monitors program contracts and required contractual processes.
-Prepares and submits in a timely manner all program reports and grant applications.
-Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners.
-Interprets state and federal laws and local rules and regulations governing
aspects of all implemented program elements.
-Is responsible for work of considerable difficulty in planning, implementing and administering a major statewide health program.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).
OR
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (# days per week in the office/hoteling).
OR
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Manages the Heart Disease and Stroke Program in accordance with the funding source guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the availability and continuity of services for heart disease and stroke services/programming/initiatives.

Serves as the department's designated subject matter expert to inform and educate state policy makers, program administrators, and the public about the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and management of heart disease and stroke. Also, on the role of pharmacists in diabetes, heart disease and stroke prevention. Represents ADHS nationally in matters related to chronic disease, and heart disease and stroke.

Prepares and manages contracts and contract amendments with service providers to carry out the program’s scope of work.

Develops and implements program evaluations, needs assessments, surveys, logic models, as necessary for program planning, development, implementation and management.

Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners (American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, AHCCCS, Universities and non-profits and local/state coalitions) to maximize the effectiveness of the program and maintain ongoing participation in Heart Disease and Stroke Workgroup.

Knowledge of:
-Public health system and best practices, at the federal, state, and local level.
-Population health and health disparities best practices.
-Chronic disease prevention best practices.
-About concepts of heart disease and stroke prevention and control; diabetes prevention,
pharmacists role in diabetes and hypertension prevention, health disparities, evidence based guidelines for all ages, grant management, resource availability and community based activities is vital.
-Community assessment, federal, state and local programs and resources, nonprofit and
county systems, group processes and coalition development and management.
-Theories and practices of formative evaluation, program revision and implementation, laws, regulations and trends in the arena of heart disease and stroke prevention and control.
-Strong analytical skills for interpreting data, policy development and procedures; in
addition to having excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and
Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, as to communicate technical information effectively.
-Strong program management, grants and contract management skills.
-Strong analytic skills, as applied to program evaluation, interpreting policy and, data analysis and interpretation.
-Effective time management and organizational skills, as applied to contract
monitoring, reporting, and program planning and implementation.
-Develop strong partnerships with community organizations, local health departments,
diverse partner relationships, and health systems.
-Skills in leadership, management, fiscal management, strategic and operational planning, negotiation, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, group facilitation and problem solving.
- Demonstrate effective skills in formatting and editing documents/sheets/powerpoints/
etc. within programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Suite.

Ability to:
-Travel in and out of the State of Arizona.
-Work as a team member and independently on work related projects. Exercise initiative.
-Change and adapt to new tasks and environments.
-Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information.
-Work under stringent deadlines.
-Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple task
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
-Make presentations to small and large audiences
-Exercise sound judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information
-Maintain professionalism at all times
-Train others in CDC-mandated activities related to the implementation of strategies and
reporting for 2305 grant
-Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, and 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's degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of professional experience, including two years experience in heart disease and stroke, chronic disease and/or population health, and at least two years managing or coordinating a public health program. Master's degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field with 4 years of professional experience, including two years experience in heart disease and stroke, chronic disease and/or population health, and at least two years managing or coordinating a public health program. Master's degree in a related field may substitute for 2 years of professional experience.

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.