Section Manager - CHS (Prescott)

Role

Preference: Pharmacy Management experience and 340B knowledge & experience.

Under general direction, administers various programs, supervises professional and support staff and serves as the point person for all programs, projects and budgets for the assigned section. Sections to include: Finance and Operations, Public Health Protection, Family Health & Wellness, Nutrition and Community Health Education.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Coordinates, directs, manages and oversees section programs, contracts, personnel and budgets; meets and communicates regularly with state, federal, grant and program officials to ensure compliance and conformance with all mandated, contracted and required provisions, regulations, deadlines and deliverables; researches grant submission opportunities, taking the lead in writing the grant submission and coordinating with other section personnel as needed; ensures all grant submissions and renewals meet the grantor's deadlines.
• Inputs, proposes, and manages the section budgets, ensuring efficiencies and maximizing all applicable drawdowns of available funds in accordance with A?87 federal budgeting guidelines, contractual expectations, state agreements, county and departmental policies, practices, and protocols; reports and, where possible, corrects any and all variances.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision to staff, interns, volunteers and students at sites throughout Yavapai County; assesses, determines and provides professional development and training of self, staff, students, volunteers and interns; develops training programs, coordinates implementation and conducts evaluations of both training and needs; recruits, hires, supervises, mentors and evaluates staff, interns, students and volunteers; ensures that all proper, approved and required orientation and training protocols are provided or made available and that records of such are duly maintained and kept current; as necessary, implements county approved progressive disciplinary measures; assures that staff, students, interns, and volunteers are knowledgeable of and in compliance with all section deadlines, goals, deliverables and associated measures;
• Works closely with YCCHS staff and other county departments in addressing personnel, finance, legal, communication, risk and public relations issues; actively participates in internal, local, regional, state and national boards and professional organizations as requested or required; develops, implements and ensures compliance with section policies, goals and expectations; serves as the section spokesperson, providing accurate public information and assuring informative public health communication with clients, colleagues and the public; is available 24/7 to respond to public health emergencies related to assigned section or to a YCCHS emergency response at large; remains current in YCCHS emergency response methodologies, policies, protocols and practices.
• Is a member of the YCCHS Quality Improvement Team and recommends, tracks, measures and acts upon all established quality improvement measures, models and modalities; identifies, develops, measures and reports on quantitative measures of public health, performance and efficiencies; develops policies, procedures and protocols.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
Three (3) years of professional work experience in a section related field of practice or study with at least two (2) years of supervisory responsibilities and duties.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree.
Degree field:
Public Health related.

An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year per year basis.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess or be eligible for a valid AZ driver’s license.
Must possess a current fingerprint clearance card Issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• MS Office including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, intermediate level.
• Section issues and practices, expert level.
  
  

Skill in:

• Encouraging open communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Cooperation through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Adapting to changing circumstances and identifies potential changes to improve services by being receptive to staff recommendations, suggesting innovations, showing flexibility, and keeping informed of program changes, staff capabilities and community needs.
  
  

Ability to:

• Maintain public trust in YCCHS by honoring client confidentiality at all times.
• Communicate effectively through written correspondence, oral communication, and public presentations.
• Practice direct, tactful communication with all staff within the department, resulting in effective information sharing and problem-solving processes.
• Maintain appropriate and current licensures and certification requisite for the section including the regular and timely earning of any CEUs necessary for such, e.g., RD, RS, RN, CHES, etc.
• Maintain proficiency in the electronic software and cyber tools necessary to perform all functions associated with the position.
• Respond to community emergencies with a public health consequence according to YCCHS Emergency Response Plan.
• Ensure that high-level policy makers and elected officials at the local level are provided regular updates regarding public health matters, best practice measures, challenges and public needs associated with section duties and responsibilities.
• Provide expert consultation and information to YCCHS directors, program managers, staff, and community partners.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
  
  

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office or County vehicle. Work is performed in a climate controlled, safe, and secure work environment.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 18
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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