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LEADERSHIP- This position is responsible for developing, directing & leading the Section of Population Health Surveillance and the programs/grants that fall within the Section. Provides expertise and leadership for multi-level epidemiology, data analytics, data visualization, and data dissemination strategies to internal & external stakeholders. Leads efforts to conduct innovative public health research while highlighting the effect of the determinants of health specifically in the five MCH domains of: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Maternal, and Children of Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN).
MANAGEMENT- This position directly manages the program units and areas of MCH Epidemiology, Birth Defects, Maternal Mortality Review, and Muscular Dystrophy (MD) Starnet. Responsible for overall management of the Section including collaboration with other Bureaus and partners. Responsible for staff personnel including recruitment and identifying staffing needs. Works to integrate Quality Improvement (QI) into Section programs and meets with staff on a regular basis to ensure collaboration and communication. Identifies opportunities for professional development for him/herself and staff. Communicates and coordinates common efforts with other DPH areas, other state agencies, advocacy groups, and private sector groups. Utilizes team building, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to build internal teams and community partnerships. Addresses personnel issues in a timely manner and completes Employee Performance and Management System plan (EPMS) in accordance with agency guidelines.
BUDGETS AND CONTRACTS- Manages Section budget, grants, and actively explores opportunities for continuous funding. With consultation from Finance and Operations (F&O), oversees the financial planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of budget, expenditures, and contracts. Meets with fiscal analyst on a quarterly basis to review budget and future budget planning. Ensures contractual and fiscal compliance with federal and state regulations and policies. Ensure contracts are executed to provide services with community providers.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION- Participates in writing grants and other funding proposals with respect to surveillance, epidemiology, and program evaluation. Develops requests for proposals and contracts for data analysis and evaluation projects and directs and reviews related contract work. Actively participates on the Maternal and Child Health Leadership Team (MCHLT) and the Health Promotion and Services Leadership Team (HPSLT). Participates in the development and implementation of bureau and agency level strategies, initiatives, and processes. Develops strategies to assess what data is needed across the MCH Bureau, identify gaps and works with multi-level partners to find solutions. Leads efforts to ensure data integrity & validity and performs ongoing QA of all reports and products. Is responsible for working with other Section teams within the Bureau to translate data into meaningful and consumer-friendly tools. Works with program staff to identify and ensure health data are analyzed, utilized and disseminated with high quality and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Actively ensures safeguarding the Personally Identifiable Information (Pll) & Protected Health Information (PHI) when using public data.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED- Completes other duties as assigned. Participates in Preparedness/ Response and other activities to include participation in appropriate training, exercises and drills to include shelter, Point Of Distribution (POD), expanded Epidemiology (EPI) team activities and medical needs/emergency operations.
State Minimum Requirements:A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the DPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate.
Ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience within the SC Department of Public Health (DPH) or another state agency. Experience providing leadership and direction across multiple programs simultaneously. Comprehensive knowledge of grants and grant management processes. Five (5) years or more of strong executive-level leadership experience, including strategic planning, organizational development, partnership engagement, and decision-making in high-impact environments.EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.