Job Description

Application Deadline: 07/16/2023

Salary Range: $7,135 – $11,035

Work Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Immunization Program in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for an Immunization Section Manager (Public Health Manager 3) to administer and direct the Immunization Program in collaboration with the Immunization Management Team.

This is a full-time, permanent, management services position which is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

What will you do?

As the Immunization Section Manager, you will administer and direct the Immunization Program in collaboration with the Immunization Management Team. In this position, you will set strategies and priorities, provide policy input to high-level state, federal and private policy makers on public health issues related to the population, and serve as an agency spokesperson. You will direct the development of policy papers, needs assessments, grant writing operations, reporting, resource distribution, contract oversight, supervision of a multi-disciplinary team and assures accountability of state/federal programs to the Oregon Health Authority and federal agencies. In addition, you will work with health systems, coalitions, and state agencies to accomplish Oregon State Health Improvement Plan and Key Performance Measures and Healthy People 2030 objectives. This position works on across-center program integration and partnership efforts in close coordination with the Center Administrator and Section Managers.

What’s in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by visiting: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid “Personal Business Days” each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and Retirement plans
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements: Four (4) years of management experience in a public or private health environment or related environment, which included responsibility for each of the following areas:

• a) development of program rules and policies,
• b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
• c) program evaluation,
• d) budget preparation

OR; three (3) years of management experience in a public or private health environment or related environment, which included responsibility for each of the following:

• a) development of program rules and policies,
• b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
• c) program evaluation,
• d) budget preparation;
• e) AND 45-48 quarter hours of graduate level coursework in management.

Requested Skills:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration or closely related field is preferred.
• Experience with public health, program management, community relations and public health administration.
• Experience or working knowledge of the roles of public health in state and local government.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, incorporate community input, and implement programs and policies that further health equity.
• Considerable leadership experience and demonstrated personnel management experience related to the motivation, management, direction, coordination, and review of the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel.
• Knowledge of budgeting, contracting, and financial management processes related to public health compliance and efficient use of resources.
• Ability to facilitate Public Health’s emerging role in achieving health equity.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: #management, health services, and public health. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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