HIV/Hepatitis/STI/TB Division Chief (HHST) (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.6)

Job Requisition ID: 55000
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: 04/22/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070)

Office: Disease Control

Division: HHST

Posting ID: 86-26-0335 / 55000
Posted: 4/08/26-4/22/26

Skill Option: Health and Human Services

Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary Range $10,500 - $12,500 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health seeks a senior policy leader to serve as the HIV/Hepatitis/STI/TB (HHST) Division Chief. This position oversees statewide efforts to address HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections through an integrated approach that aligns policies, programs, data systems, and operations across disease areas. The Division Chief is responsible for developing strategies that reflect the interconnected nature of these conditions, including coordinated screening, shared care‑linkage pathways, and improved data and surveillance integration. The role requires the capacity to manage extensive stakeholder and partner relationships, including local health departments, community organizations, clinical partners, and state and federal agencies, to ensure coordinated, consistent, and strategically aligned implementation.

The Division Chief directs all personnel, fiscal, and grants management functions for the HHST portfolio and ensures resources are used effectively within state and federal requirements. The ideal candidate can integrate epidemiologic insights with budget planning, operational needs, surveillance oversight, and statutory obligations to shape feasible, effective statewide strategies. This position requires a leader who can translate surveillance and program data into clear policy and operational direction, balance competing priorities across partners, and manage within governmental structures while maintaining a coordinated, data‑informed public health response across Illinois.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Serves as the HIV/Hepatitis/STI/TB (HHST) Division Chief as a senior leader overseeing policy development and implementation to advance statewide public health objectives.
• Serves as a senior policy-making official.
• Serves as agency spokesperson on behalf of the Director of Public Health and the agency.
• Leads the planning, preparation, and administration of the Division’s multi-million-dollar budget and federal/state grants.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Integrates the goals, objectives and activities of the HIV/AIDS, STI, TB, and viral hepatitis prevention programs on an intra-agency or inter-agency basis.
• Administers statewide programs to provide epidemiological services (consultation, surveillance, and outbreak control), preventative and direct services (serology testing services, inter-agency coordination, and information on accessible clinic services).
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in health education, physical, and biological sciences.
• Requires experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public health or in a local health department.

• A Master's Degree such as an MPH, Master's in Public Administration, or other related health or public health disciplines.
• Four (4) years of experience exercising judgement and discretion developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Four (4) years of experience managing a disease prevention program.
• Thorough knowledge of public health policies and procedures.
• Four (4) years of experience establishing, implementing, and managing public health programs.
• Four (4) years of experience formulating, developing, implementing, and executing policies and procedures.
• Four (4) years of experience determining and establishing program fiscal goals and objectives including budget and staffing priorities.
• Four (4) years of experience supervising employees, including experience in hiring, discipline, performance improvement, and performance evaluations.
• Four (4) years of experience establishing, maintaining and improving cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products, statistical packages like SAS or SPSS, and/or geographical information systems.

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

​Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 115 S Lasalle St, Chicago, Illinois, 60603
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services

Revolving Door:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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