NOTE: This recruitment schedule was amended on October 11, 2024 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous."
San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Public Health Clinical Services Manager - STI/HCV/HIV/TB Programs. This high-level manager will plan, coordinate, implement and manage activities of County-wide public programs and services; recommend, develop, implement and evaluate goals, objectives, policies and procedures; provide highly complex staff support to senior level management; supervise assigned staff and, in conjunction with the Health Officer, supervise physician controllers for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB); ensure that medical and program staff adhere to required guidelines and best practices; serve in a leadership role with a wide range of internal and external agencies and groups to respond to public health issues.
There is currently one regular vacancy within the Public Health, Policy & Planning Division located in San Mateo, CA. This position will travel/drive within the County to perform duties of the job.
The STI, Hepatitis C (HCV), HIV program and the TB program are responsible for identifying, preventing, and treating affected individuals and families in San Mateo County. These programs provide comprehensive, community-based prevention and testing services, STI/HCV/HIV monitoring and control, and linkage to care support. In addition, the program provides priority TB prevention and control activities to help those with TB disease and protect the health of the public.
This manager reports to the Director of Public Health, Policy & Planning and currently directly supervises six staff and manages a team of 25 licensed and non-licensed staff.
Our Vision
Equity and optimal health for all communities to thrive.
Our Mission
Public Health, Policy & Planning is dedicated to advancing health equity and well-being, in collaboration with our communities and through partnerships, for those who live, work, learn, and play in San Mateo County.
Our Values
Accountability, Equity, Collaboration, Trust.
The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Plan, direct, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the Disease Control and Prevention activities of the Public Health, Policy & Planning Division including needs assessment, program design and planning, implementation, evaluation and regulatory enforcement.
- Manage County-wide services for STI/HCV/HIV and TB programs and staff; supervise physician controllers in conjunction with the Health Officer.
- Direct, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities that balance both mandated services and public health needs.
- Consult with management and medical staff on relevant program issues, develop alternative strategies for meeting public health needs and assist in the implementation of solutions as necessary.
- Proactively identify prevention measures, such as STI/HCV/HIV and TB education and testing, to prevent increased incidences of disease within the County.
- Oversee clinical monitoring of diseases that are identified as public health concerns.
- Serve in a leadership role with a wide range of internal and external agencies and groups to respond to public health issues and emergencies.
- Ensure accurate and timely media interaction and coverage on public health issues.
- Participate in state and national surveillance efforts to ensure emerging diseases are assigned appropriate risk considerations and monitored appropriately.
- Provide highly complex staff assistance to senior level management and act as liaison with internal and external advisory boards, commissions, regulatory bodies, and related committees to ensure that appropriate policies, guidelines and practices are followed.
- Represent the County on various internal and external associations, committees, boards, and so on, related to disease control and prevention.
- Ensure that programs are funded with adequate resources to maintain mandated and expected levels of service.
- Maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of public and private organizations such as internal and external county departments, external government agencies, community-based organizations, and private contractors.
- Negotiate or participate in negotiation of contracts with outside vendors, consultants or organizations; monitor and evaluate related fiscal and legal liabilities.
- Prepare, administer and monitor approved budget to ensure the accomplishment of objectives within budget restrictions.
- Through direct and indirect supervision, select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
The Ideal candidate will possess:
- At least three years of experience in disease control and surveillance. Experience particularly in prevention, treatment, and control activities related to these infections: STI, HCV, HIV and TB.
- Experience in managing grants across multiple programs from multiple funding streams, including federal and state grants.
- Experience and knowledge of legal authority of public health practices, and the ability to make program decisions and policies based upon the legal authority.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to use data visualization, graphic and social media tools.
- Experienced with analyzing and presenting data in ways that are easily understandable for a diverse array of audiences.
- Experience as a manager, coach, and leader with a track record of supporting programs and staff and motivating teams with humility to achieve equitable goals and objectives.
- Experience working with elected and appointed officials, high-level organizational leaders, and community-based leaders and is politically astute.
- Experience developing solicitations for services; developing, implementing, and monitoring contracts; as well as grant administration.
- Experience analyzing surveillance data in order to make programmatic decisions, including awareness of impacted populations within the community.
- Experience implementing harm reduction principles throughout programmatic services.
- Experience working within a management team consisting of licensed providers and non-licensed managers.
- Ability to use critical thinking skills to draw upon knowledge base in order to address issues that arise within service delivery systems.
- Strong personnel management skills and ability to maintain a leadership position for multiple teams and disciplines.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public administration and program management, including planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
- Principles and methods of public health services including current trends in education, research, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, environmental health, or related services.
- Laws, codes, and regulations governing public health and of County, state, and federal developments applicable to contemporary health issues.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)/Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Tuberculosis (TB) and/or Communicable Disease (CD) programs and trends.
- Organizational, personnel, and fiscal management within a multi-faceted public health setting.
- Necessary resources, public and private services, and funding sources.
Skill/Ability to:
- Identify and analyze complex public health issues.
- Plan, organize and coordinate programs and services on a comprehensive, Countywide level to meet public health needs.
- Provide leadership and coordinate activities during public health emergencies.
- Integrate a variety of activities and services to achieve program goals, objectives, and priorities.
- Supervise staff directly and indirectly.
- Apply principles and techniques of community organization.
- Speak effectively to diverse audiences including medical, professional, civic and citizen groups.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, other agencies, and the community.
- Enlist and mobilize community support for public health issues and programs.
- Prepare complex and detailed written reports, program policies, procedures and contracts.
- Coordinate activities of contractors, community groups and volunteers.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is three years of increasingly responsible experience in a public health or related health services program, including at least two years of experience in two or more of the following areas: program development, administration, budget development, funding, or coordination of resources.
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button above. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Filing Date: Continuous
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (092024) (Clinical Services Manager – Public Health - D116)
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