Ryan White Program Director
Description
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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
As a Program Director within the Ryan White Program at the East Central Public Health District (or County),you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Starting Salary: $68,677.00
Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Job Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the district 6 Assistant Director of Public Health, supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff in:
- Planning, directing, and implementing the Ryan White Program to include budgeting and financial accountability, accurate and timely reporting to all required entities, and developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Evaluating the Ryan White Program for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines and reporting timely and accurate results/metrics.
- Writing grants and managing federal, state, and local funds in support of the Ryan White HIV Program.
- Managing the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement.
- Providing administrative support for the Project Impact clinic to grow the prophylactic treatment program.
- Building capacity among Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program-funded providers and people with HIV through innovative marketing outreach programs.
- Participating in community-based speaking opportunities to spread the mission of the Ryan White Program.
- Overseeing the work of external/internal partners to coordinate efforts in Ending the HIV Epidemic.
- Maintains a working relationship with Community Based Organization personnel to enhance client services (i.e.. CARE)
- Administration of Ryan White Program
- Functions as part of the HIV/Wellness team: attends required local, state and district meetings, provides insight and input to solve problems and create innovative solutions to ensure program compliance.
- Assures that all procedures and policies of Wellness centers are applied consistently and according to Ryan White and district procurement policies (gas cards, dental services etc.).
- Meets with a member(s) of the SEHD Management Team on a monthly basis to report on Wellness budget and center operations.
- Disseminates all acquired educational information (training, conference calls etc.) to the rest of the HIV team via emails, lectures, in writing and/or discussions at staff meetings.
- Ryan White Budget Oversight
- Maintains budgets of the Ryan White program.
- Works with District Accounting staff as needed to understand and implement budgetary changes.
- Monitors expenditures to ensure conformity to budget category allowances and identifies potential cost over expenditures.
- Reports budget issues as needed at quarterly clinical meetings.
- Creates and updates (annually and as needed) vendor agreements, obtaining bids when required per SEHD Procurement Manual.
- Evaluates and approves budgetary requests for services provided by vendors, contract agencies or other sources.
- Ryan White Reporting
- Ensure that programmatic reports are completed and submitted to appropriate district and state offices.
- Completes and submits Ryan White Part C reporting requirements according to mandated time frame.
- Completes and submits Ryan White Part D reporting requirements according to mandated time frame.
- Assures the Ryan White Part B programmatic and quarterly reports are completed and submitted according to mandated time frame.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years experience managing professional level staff OR Seven years of related professional experience AND Three years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Three years of experience at the lower level (GSM010) or position equivalent. Note: A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Leadership experience/, teamwork / building experience
Experience in caring for this population.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
