Requisition No: 797321

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64025983

Position Number: 64025983

Salary: $55,000- $61,120.54

Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2023

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a highly responsible administrative supervisory position in the Maternal Child Health Section which reports to the Operations Manager C position and performs complex professional, supervisory, and administrative work in planning monitoring, collaboration among State Health Office programs, Agency for Health Care Administration, Department of Children and Families and other state agencies. Supervises staff; utilizes independent judgment in personnel administration, section budgeting and procedures. This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning, and directing work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate.

Responsible for Maternal Child Health (MCH) related programs, which include: Maternal Mortality Review, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review, Pregnancy Medicaid, Florida Healthy Babies, and other maternal-child initiatives. Assists with development and application of the Title V MCH Block Grant and the Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines, as requested and/or assigned. Evaluates services provided by contractual providers and selected statewide initiatives. Supervises and participates in the development and preparation of meeting materials, data for annual reports, multi-year comprehensive plans, and special reports to help achieve state and national health and education goals. Participates in the preparation of grant proposals and other materials for procurement of funds for service expansion or projects in the areas of maternal, child, and adolescent health services. Participates in the development of initiatives to expand, improve, and coordinate activities within the Department and in partnership with other state agencies and the private sector, to impact maternal and child health in Florida. Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate. Builds relationships with a variety of organizations including medical, social work, nursing and other relevant professional health organizations who have interests and expertise in maternal and child health. Participates in state and national maternal and child health organizations, shares information, and serves in a consultative/collaborative role. Provide support and oversight to councils in the MCH Section.

Supervises and participates in the development of program specific components of the budget, budget allocation, and amendments, and ongoing budget functions. Serves as the supervisor for designated contract managers and monitors compliance with the mandatory requirements in Section 287.057(13) and 215.422, F.S.

Oversees the development, review, and revision of program rules, manuals, policies and procedures that effect the provision of health services. Assists in the interpretation and revision of rules, policies, or procedures. Analyzes proposed legislation and rules for impact on maternal and child health and develops proposals for statutory/rule amendments deemed necessary to improve service delivery.

Provides administrative consultation and technical assistance to county health departments, Healthy Start Coalitions, and partners. Responds to oral and written requests for information from other Departmental divisions, state agencies, outside groups or persons, and the legislature. Oversees the development and implementation of education and training programs and materials for county health department staff, providers, and others.

Oversees monitoring, by on-site reviews and analyses of reports, of program services provided, and compliance with program rules and standards by contractual providers, including the preparation of reports which will form the basis of corrective action plans and monitoring follow-up activities. Collaborates with the other state agencies and other Department evaluation experts to establish outcome objectives and evaluation plans.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required. Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements on Section 215.44, Florida Statutes and Chapter 3A-20 of the Florida Administrative Code.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to utilize independent judgment in personnel administration, unit budgeting and development and implementation of unit procedures. Knowledge of program coordination and evaluation techniques. Ability to plan and develop programs or program components; Ability to maintain effective working relationships; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data; Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner; Ability to prepare various reports.

Qualifications:

N/A

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

2585 Merchants Row Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.