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Location : 111 N. Jefferson St. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-121922
Department:Health & Human Services- Public Health Division
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Brown County Public Health protects and promotes equitable health and wellness through prevention, education, leadership, and partnerships. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Public Health and serving the community as the Public Health Manager overseeing Population Health and Quality Improvement programming.
The Public Health Manager assists the Public Health Officer with leadership responsibilities for the Public Health Division, with major responsibilities including the management and supervision of Public Health Strategists working on Population Health and Quality Improvement programing, including community coalition efforts. Key programs include the Community Health Assessment/ Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP) and related strategy work, Health in All Policies (HiAP), Public Health Accreditation (e.g., strategic plan, Quality Improvement, performance management, and workforce development), as well as other foundational Public Health/population-based services and programs as identified in DHS 140 for a Level III Public Health Department and PHAB.
The Public Health Manager will have strong supervision, management, and coaching experience and skills, and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. This individual must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines, and work well under pressure.
As the front-line staff manager for assigned Public Health programs, the responsibilities of this position include team leadership and day to day management of all operational issues at the team and department level. The Public Health Manager - Communicable Disease is a working manager position with responsibility for communicable disease report follow-up including tuberculosis, HIV, and STIs, and outbreak management, immunizations, needle exchange, and rabies follow-up.
As part of the Public Health Division leadership team, this position will contribute to division planning, Public Health preparedness, communications, performance management, Quality Improvement, and assurance of the efficient use of resources for the delivery of the highest level of programs and services to advance the health of our communities.
Essential Duties
Supervision
• Positively motivates, mentors, and leads employees, and leads by example.
• Provides training and coaching to develop team members. Ensures team members have the resources to perform, improve, and learn in their jobs.
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback and supervision necessary to encourage employee growth and success within their positions and completes performance evaluations for all team members supervised.
• Applies principles of influence systems such as supervision, managing, leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating, and controlling. Exercises independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• Keeps open communication with team members supervised, listens to them, and provides feedback.
• Organizes, distributes, and delegates work to team members supervised fairly and impartially, and with a trauma informed lens. Provides clear and appropriate directions to employees. Assist employees with prioritizing tasks and initiatives.
• Ensures adequate staffing and appropriate workloads and manages time and attendance.
Program and Grant Management
• Oversees Population Health (CHA/CHIP) and Quality Improvement programs (PHAB accreditation, workforce development, Quality Improvement, and performance management)
• Prepares grant proposals and monitors secured grants (data collection, written reports, program implementation, and fiscal planning). Searches for federal, state, and local funds to support new and ongoing initiatives.
• Administers the State of Wisconsin Grants and Contracts (GAC) program for relevant grants and programs.
• Identifies and secures available resources to support team members' goals and objectives.
• Leads program staff in establishing annual team goals and action plans, linking staff to Division's vision and values, and meeting individually with team members to link performance to team goals and action plans.
• Prepares written reports, provides updates, and ensures appropriate records and documentation maintained.
Coalition and Population Health efforts
• Develops team skills around partnership, collaboration, action planning, and grant proposal preparation.
• Supports team with building relationships with community agencies and members who are committed to improving the health of the community.
• Support teams with creating action plans, prioritizing work, making connections.
• Leads and facilitates staff meetings and work groups.
• Prioritizes, determines feasibility, and oversees Community Engagement Intake and works with team, Public Health Officer, and other managers and leadership, to link community efforts with appropriate team members (e.g., requests for presentations, students)
• Builds relationships and develops thorough knowledge of community partner agencies and resources.
• Serves as a member and possible facilitator of local collaborative groups and participates as a member of local and state Public Health committees.
• Presents Public Health information to the community and local, state, and national Public Health officials and groups; communicates Public Health stories to the media (print, digital, social) as assigned.
Administration
• Works with Public Health Officer, Executive Director, and fiscal staff to prepare grant and programmatic budgets; purchases materials and reviews and approves expenditures.
• Follows and enforces County, Department, and Division policies and procedures and expectations.
• Writes and updates internal policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, such as those concerning exposure to blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, airborne pathogens, or exposure to other hazards during routine assignments or assignments during Public Health crisis or emergency.
• Reports to the Board of Health and other County Board committees or leadership as applicable.
• Coordinates with management team and supervisor to ensure 8-4:30 p.m. on site coverage, as well as after hours and weekend coverage as applicable.
• Participates in Public Health emergency response, training, and drills.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs other related functions as assigned.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED
• Computer/laptop, and related software, and printers/scanners.
• Must have own vehicle or means for transportation.
Minimum Qualifications Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in Public Health, epidemiology, community health, nursing, environmental health, public administration, health administration, or closely related field preferred; bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Three years' professional work experience in a Public Health or closely related setting is preferred.
• At least three years of prior management or supervisory experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Has ability to manage and direct a group of workers, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to persuade, convince, and train others. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Has ability to perform and/or assure data analysis and management and to implement decisions based on such data and oversee the execution of these decisions.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of Public Health standards, practices, programs, statutes, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Has ability to apply program planning, development, and evaluation principles.
• Has ability to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
• Has knowledge of programming required of a Level III Public Health Department (per DHS 140)
• Has knowledge of how Public Health roles, scope, and responsibilities differentiate between federal, state, and local Public Health, as well as Public Health Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and community partners and organizations carrying out Public Health related work.
• Has ability to apply time-management skills, exercise independent judgment, and prioritize workload.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills including listening skills.
• Has ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community leaders, general public, other county departments, agencies and state officials and work with persons with varying levels of education, understanding, and values in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Has ability to promote a positive and professional working environment.
• Has ability to work under limited supervision. • Has ability to demonstrate Tier 2 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, including:
o Data Analytics and Assessment Skills (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.4, 1.8.5)
o Policy Development and Program Planning Skills (2.1.2, 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.3.1, 2.4.4, 2.5.2, 2.6.1, 2.7.4)
o Communication Skills (3.2.1, 3.2.7, 3.2.7,3.4.1, 3.4.2)
o Health Equity Skills (4.1.4, 4.2.2, 4.3.4, 4.5.4)
o Community Partnership Skills (5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.3.4, 5.4.1, 5.4.7, 5.5.3)
o Public Health Sciences Skills (6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.5)
o Management and Finance Skills (7.2.4, 7.3.2, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.3.7, 7.3.9, 7.4.1, 7.4.5, 7.5.5, 7.6.6, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.4, 7.10.5, 7.11.1, 7.11.3, 7.11.5, 7.12.1, 7.12.2, 7.13.1, 7.13.4, 7.13.7)
o Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills (8.1.1, 8.1.3, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.3.4, 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.6.1, 8.6.3, 8.6.4, 8.6.5, 8.6.6, 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.3, 8.8.2, 8.8.3)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.
• Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, and printer.
• Ability to travel to other County departments and locations.
• Ability to do the following movements: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting (up to 30 pounds), fingering, grasping.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and uncomfortable indoor environments during a Public Health crisis or emergency. Although rare, work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as ice/snow, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site, or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from field locations may subject workers to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject workers to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals, and animals.
• Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone.
• Visual ability must be sufficient enough to read typewritten documents, computer screen and drive a car.
*This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in the description.
For a summary of benefits offered, click on the link below:
Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here:
Location : 111 N. Jefferson St. Green Bay, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-121922
Department:Health & Human Services- Public Health Division
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
Closing Date: 1/14/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
Brown County Public Health protects and promotes equitable health and wellness through prevention, education, leadership, and partnerships. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Public Health and serving the community as the Public Health Manager overseeing Population Health and Quality Improvement programming.
The Public Health Manager assists the Public Health Officer with leadership responsibilities for the Public Health Division, with major responsibilities including the management and supervision of Public Health Strategists working on Population Health and Quality Improvement programing, including community coalition efforts. Key programs include the Community Health Assessment/ Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP) and related strategy work, Health in All Policies (HiAP), Public Health Accreditation (e.g., strategic plan, Quality Improvement, performance management, and workforce development), as well as other foundational Public Health/population-based services and programs as identified in DHS 140 for a Level III Public Health Department and PHAB.
The Public Health Manager will have strong supervision, management, and coaching experience and skills, and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. This individual must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines, and work well under pressure.
As the front-line staff manager for assigned Public Health programs, the responsibilities of this position include team leadership and day to day management of all operational issues at the team and department level. The Public Health Manager - Communicable Disease is a working manager position with responsibility for communicable disease report follow-up including tuberculosis, HIV, and STIs, and outbreak management, immunizations, needle exchange, and rabies follow-up.
As part of the Public Health Division leadership team, this position will contribute to division planning, Public Health preparedness, communications, performance management, Quality Improvement, and assurance of the efficient use of resources for the delivery of the highest level of programs and services to advance the health of our communities.
Essential Duties
Supervision
• Positively motivates, mentors, and leads employees, and leads by example.
• Provides training and coaching to develop team members. Ensures team members have the resources to perform, improve, and learn in their jobs.
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback and supervision necessary to encourage employee growth and success within their positions and completes performance evaluations for all team members supervised.
• Applies principles of influence systems such as supervision, managing, leading, teaching, directing, planning, coordinating, and controlling. Exercises independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution.
• Keeps open communication with team members supervised, listens to them, and provides feedback.
• Organizes, distributes, and delegates work to team members supervised fairly and impartially, and with a trauma informed lens. Provides clear and appropriate directions to employees. Assist employees with prioritizing tasks and initiatives.
• Ensures adequate staffing and appropriate workloads and manages time and attendance.
Program and Grant Management
• Oversees Population Health (CHA/CHIP) and Quality Improvement programs (PHAB accreditation, workforce development, Quality Improvement, and performance management)
• Prepares grant proposals and monitors secured grants (data collection, written reports, program implementation, and fiscal planning). Searches for federal, state, and local funds to support new and ongoing initiatives.
• Administers the State of Wisconsin Grants and Contracts (GAC) program for relevant grants and programs.
• Identifies and secures available resources to support team members' goals and objectives.
• Leads program staff in establishing annual team goals and action plans, linking staff to Division's vision and values, and meeting individually with team members to link performance to team goals and action plans.
• Prepares written reports, provides updates, and ensures appropriate records and documentation maintained.
Coalition and Population Health efforts
• Develops team skills around partnership, collaboration, action planning, and grant proposal preparation.
• Supports team with building relationships with community agencies and members who are committed to improving the health of the community.
• Support teams with creating action plans, prioritizing work, making connections.
• Leads and facilitates staff meetings and work groups.
• Prioritizes, determines feasibility, and oversees Community Engagement Intake and works with team, Public Health Officer, and other managers and leadership, to link community efforts with appropriate team members (e.g., requests for presentations, students)
• Builds relationships and develops thorough knowledge of community partner agencies and resources.
• Serves as a member and possible facilitator of local collaborative groups and participates as a member of local and state Public Health committees.
• Presents Public Health information to the community and local, state, and national Public Health officials and groups; communicates Public Health stories to the media (print, digital, social) as assigned.
Administration
• Works with Public Health Officer, Executive Director, and fiscal staff to prepare grant and programmatic budgets; purchases materials and reviews and approves expenditures.
• Follows and enforces County, Department, and Division policies and procedures and expectations.
• Writes and updates internal policies and procedures.
• Adheres to Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, such as those concerning exposure to blood borne pathogens, toxic substances, airborne pathogens, or exposure to other hazards during routine assignments or assignments during Public Health crisis or emergency.
• Reports to the Board of Health and other County Board committees or leadership as applicable.
• Coordinates with management team and supervisor to ensure 8-4:30 p.m. on site coverage, as well as after hours and weekend coverage as applicable.
• Participates in Public Health emergency response, training, and drills.
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Performs other related functions as assigned.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED
• Computer/laptop, and related software, and printers/scanners.
• Must have own vehicle or means for transportation.
Minimum Qualifications Required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in Public Health, epidemiology, community health, nursing, environmental health, public administration, health administration, or closely related field preferred; bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Three years' professional work experience in a Public Health or closely related setting is preferred.
• At least three years of prior management or supervisory experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Has ability to manage and direct a group of workers, including the ability to provide counseling and mediation. Ability to persuade, convince, and train others. Ability to advise and interpret regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Has ability to perform and/or assure data analysis and management and to implement decisions based on such data and oversee the execution of these decisions.
• Has comprehensive knowledge of Public Health standards, practices, programs, statutes, rules, regulations, and codes.
• Has ability to apply program planning, development, and evaluation principles.
• Has ability to demonstrate advanced computer skills.
• Has knowledge of programming required of a Level III Public Health Department (per DHS 140)
• Has knowledge of how Public Health roles, scope, and responsibilities differentiate between federal, state, and local Public Health, as well as Public Health Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) and community partners and organizations carrying out Public Health related work.
• Has ability to apply time-management skills, exercise independent judgment, and prioritize workload.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills including listening skills.
• Has ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community leaders, general public, other county departments, agencies and state officials and work with persons with varying levels of education, understanding, and values in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Has ability to promote a positive and professional working environment.
• Has ability to work under limited supervision. • Has ability to demonstrate Tier 2 Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals, including:
o Data Analytics and Assessment Skills (1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.5.4, 1.8.5)
o Policy Development and Program Planning Skills (2.1.2, 2.2.5, 2.2.7, 2.3.1, 2.4.4, 2.5.2, 2.6.1, 2.7.4)
o Communication Skills (3.2.1, 3.2.7, 3.2.7,3.4.1, 3.4.2)
o Health Equity Skills (4.1.4, 4.2.2, 4.3.4, 4.5.4)
o Community Partnership Skills (5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.3, 5.3.4, 5.4.1, 5.4.7, 5.5.3)
o Public Health Sciences Skills (6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.5)
o Management and Finance Skills (7.2.4, 7.3.2, 7.3.5, 7.3.6, 7.3.7, 7.3.9, 7.4.1, 7.4.5, 7.5.5, 7.6.6, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.4, 7.10.5, 7.11.1, 7.11.3, 7.11.5, 7.12.1, 7.12.2, 7.13.1, 7.13.4, 7.13.7)
o Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills (8.1.1, 8.1.3, 8.2.1, 8.3.1, 8.3.4, 8.4.1, 8.4.2, 8.6.1, 8.6.3, 8.6.4, 8.6.5, 8.6.6, 8.7.1, 8.7.2, 8.7.3, 8.8.2, 8.8.3)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Ability to perform most work from a sedentary position.
• Ability to function in situations encountered in a normal office setting.
• Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, and printer.
• Ability to travel to other County departments and locations.
• Ability to do the following movements: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting (up to 30 pounds), fingering, grasping.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and uncomfortable indoor environments during a Public Health crisis or emergency. Although rare, work performed in the community is sometimes subject to conditions that range from inclement weather to dangerous conditions such as ice/snow, cold, heat, noise, wetness/humidity, vibration, sudden temperature changes, and poor illumination at the job site, or due to travel on the job. Travel to and from field locations may subject workers to increased risk of driving hazards. Community locations may subject workers to communicable diseases, insects and other disease vectors, toxins, hazardous materials, chemicals, and animals.
• Hearing ability sufficient enough to communicate with others effectively in person and over the phone.
• Visual ability must be sufficient enough to read typewritten documents, computer screen and drive a car.
*This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in the description.
For a summary of benefits offered, click on the link below:
Also, working for the County means you can apply for student loan forgiveness after 10 years of employment based on qualifications. Learn more here:
