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Minnesota Department of Health · 1 day ago

Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager - Health Program Manager Senior

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$46.68/hr - $67.01/hr

4+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Health is committed to improving the health and well-being of Minnesotans. They are seeking a Vaccine Preventable Disease Section Manager to plan, direct, and evaluate efforts to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases through various public health activities and initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Direct the work of and supervise section staff and supervisors in accordance with labor agreements, department policies, and sound management principles so that objectives of each unit are completed in an appropriate and timely manner

Develop and manage grants that finance the work described, and develop and manage budgets, reports, and programmatic work conducted under such funding

Work with the division Legal and Policy Analyst to develop and implement legislation, rules, policies, procedures, and funding strategies for economic regulatory or educational measures required to effectively address VPD problems consistent with statewide plans

Apply technical expertise to guide the development and implementation of statewide surveillance systems for vaccine-preventable disease in order to prevent or minimize disease through the development and implementation of disease prevention and control activities

Provide expert consultation and technical assistance about immunizations and VPDs to physicians and other health professionals; MDH staff; federal, state, and local public health and regulatory agencies; the media; and the general public

Qualification

Epidemiologic methodsPublic health principlesImmunization practicesGrant managementBudget managementPolicy developmentPublic health knowledgeLeadershipCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

Four (4) years of management experience that includes the following:

Experience working with and expert technical knowledge of epidemiologic methods and experience in applying them to solve complex problems in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation and disease prevention and control activities

Experience working with and considerable knowledge of public health principles, immunization practices and barriers, health care delivery system

Extensive knowledge of public health program design and implementation, particularly related to immunizations, including community organization and planning

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to respond to legislators and align work with legislative priorities, including experience communicating policy implications and briefing lawmakers on immunization and VPD issues

Excellent written and oral communication skills – including media, with a track record of clear, impactful engagement with diverse audiences (physicians, public health colleagues, and regulators)

Strong leadership and people management experience, including directing, supervising, and developing staff within a public health or government setting, and managing cross-functional teams to achieve timely objectives

Proven grant management and budget experience, including securing funding, developing budgets and progress reports, and coordinating with Legal, Policy, and MDH EO teams to implement legislation, rules, and funding strategies

Knowledge of national, state, and local public health issues, programs, and systems, including an understanding of public health challenges at multiple jurisdictional levels

Knowledge of MDH's organizational structure, functions, policies, and procedures

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care