Initial Posting Date: 10/07/2024
Application Deadline: 10/21/2024
Agency: Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range: $6,901 - $10,674
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: HAI MDRO and Operations Manager (Public Health Manager 2) – Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Job Description:
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) section in Portland has a career opportunity for a Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) MDRO and Operations Manager to provide leadership and manage the operations of the Multidrug Resistant Organism (MDRO) team within the Healthcare-Associated Infections Epidemiology Program.
This is a full-time, permanent, management service position and is not represented by a union.
This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. This position falls under the classification of Public Health Manager 2.
What you will do!
As the HAI MDRO and Operations Manager, you will plan, organize and monitor antimicrobial resistance (AR) project coordination and provide oversight and direct supervision to Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) epidemiologists and operations and policy analyst staff. You will manage complex projects involving staff from not only across HAI Programs but the Oregon State Public Health Laboratory, Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network, and healthcare facilities. You will lead HAI epidemiology and laboratory capacity (ELC) grant management, monitor progress, and manage reports and necessary documentation for funding mechanisms that support state HAI-related work, including work that prevents the spread of respiratory illness and multidrug-resistant pathogens. In this position, you will manage the Epi-Lab activities for the HAI programs, including recruitment of clinical laboratories for sentinel surveillance, coordination of sample submission and testing at state or regional laboratories, and facilitation of communication of data for AR containment and prevention activities.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Six years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health epidemiology, syndromic surveillance, preparedness and response, or closely related field. OR
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and three years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health epidemiology, syndromic surveillance, preparedness and response, or closely related field.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality pertaining to patient information and information security.
- Public Health and Microbiology experience preferred.
- Experience with data analysis software (R Studio, SPSS, SAS).
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data management systems (Excel, Access, Smartsheet).
- Experience managing programs, staff, and resources in clinical or public health settings.
- Experience with project management principles, processes, and techniques.
- Experience with legislative processes and procedures.
- Experience with budgeting, contracting, and financial management processes; including preparation of required grant submissions and reports by administrative and fiscal staff.
- Experience with laboratory processes.
- Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work of this position may be conducted remotely with full access to needed operating systems and technology but at times will have work that needs to be conducted on-site at the Portland State Office Building, which is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.
This position requires some in-state travel and out-of-state travel with overnight stays to attend meetings, provide presentations, make field visits, participate in work group activities, or to provide assistance during a public health emergency. Travel, including driving, may be required in all weather conditions.
What's in it for you?
The Public Health Division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
- We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% - 5%).
- Paid Leave Days:
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
- 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
- 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
- Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
- Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity.
- Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
- Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
- Becoming an anti-racist organization
- Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
- Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce.
Directions to Apply:
- Complete the online application.
- Complete the online questionnaire.
- Upload a current resume that demonstrates how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualify you for this position. *(required)
- Upload a cover letter that addresses the points listed under the section titled “What we are looking for”. *(required)
*Applicants who fail to upload a resume and cover letter may not be considered.
External Applicants: Click on the “Apply” link and submit your application.
Internal Applicants: Apply via your employee Workday account through the Jobs Hub worklet.
Helpful Tips/Resources:
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Additional Information:
- Pay Equity: Please ensure you have provided thorough and updated application materials.
- The salary listed is at the non-PERS rate.
- Veterans: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference.
- Visa Sponsorship: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship.
- Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check.
Have Questions or Need Help?
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to Aimee Buchholz at aimee.d.buchholz2@oha.oregon.gov.
Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity
The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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