Job Description
THE POSITION
This position, in the Bureau of Epidemiology, will serve as the viral hepatitis public health program assistant administrator who will assisting in the administration of the viral hepatitis program in the central office of the Department of Health. This position supports the Department’s mission to promote health behaviors and prevent injury and disease through its responsibility for viral hepatitis elimination planning activities including implementation planning, assessment of needs, management of stakeholder engagement and training/conference planning.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Work involves statewide viral hepatitis elimination planning activities including coalition building, implementation planning, assessment of needs, administration of stakeholder engagement and training/conference planning. Specifically assists in developing viral hepatitis elimination plans and implementation strategies as well as assist with partner engagement via coalition building; This work involves internal and external stakeholder management and meeting organizing. An employee would also assist with cataloging and maintaining up to date information and resources for public health education in this program area; may present educational materials to groups on various aspects of the program; develops data collection methods and analyzes data to report program activities and adherence to grant metrics and deadlines.
As part of viral hepatitis elimination planning, an employee interacts with other Department of Health employees, federal, state and local health agencies, constituent groups, service providers, community organizations and groups, task forces, coalitions, committees, initiates problem-solving strategies, resolves program problems, provides technical assistance and promotes viral hepatitis elimination program activities.
Assists epidemiologists in the administration of a public health program by performing staff work for a variety of functions involving different components or an entire specific component of a public health program involving prevention and disease management strategies of viral hepatitis to targeted population groups including healthcare providers.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
As part of viral hepatitis elimination planning, an employee interacts with other Department of Health employees, federal, state and local health agencies, constituent groups, service providers, community organizations and groups, task forces, coalitions, committees, initiates problem-solving strategies, resolves program problems, provides technical assistance and promotes viral hepatitis elimination program activities.
Assists epidemiologists in the administration of a public health program by performing staff work for a variety of functions involving different components or an entire specific component of a public health program involving prevention and disease management strategies of viral hepatitis to targeted population groups including healthcare providers.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (commonwealth title); or
- A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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