State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Health Equity
Concord, NH
NH STATE REFUGEE HEALTH MANAGER
#40375
The starting pay range for this position is $31.33-$42.60 hourly
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Health Equity has a full time vacancy for State Refugee Health Manager.
SUMMARY:
Administers, organizes, assesses operations and evaluates functions to implement the State Refugee Health Program and to improve statewide service delivery and service access for refugee populations. Makes recommendations for strategies, policies and procedures to help refugees achieve health, well-being, self-sufficiency and integration objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administers the State Refugee Health Program, ensuring adherence to administrative requirements from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Ensures culturally and linguistically appropriate supportive services and case management are available to refugee individuals in New Hampshire.
- Contributes to the development of effective strategies to address key refugee health concerns through participation in community, state and national organizations, such as the Association of Refugee Health Coordinators. Provides consultation and technical assistance to executive and professional staff of provider organizations, community agencies, and local groups in order to ensure the availability and delivery of social, medical, behavioral health, and other supportive services to refugee individuals.
- Administers the health-related grants including the Refugee Health Promotion Grant. Develops and monitors the achievement of quality indicators and resolving service delivery issues. Oversees the collection of data to comply with federal reporting requirements. Identifies, develops, writes and submits grant proposals to third-party entities.
- Researches, analyzes and interprets statewide data and trends, policies and procedures, in order to design, develop, and implement, and monitor programs and policies to meet the health, healthcare, and human service needs of refugee populations. Facilitates delivery of health education to refugees through identified service providers, and leads monthly meetings with medical service providers to share program information and review individual cases as needed.
- Consults with federal, state and local officials as well as private agencies to ensure coordination in the implementation of programs aimed at improving health, access, education and culturally and linguistically appropriate services for refugee populations including refugee health screenings and follow-up.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third-party public and private sources, including but not limited to the health care program information for the State Plan and the ORR semi-annual and annual reports; creates adhoc reports as required.
- Participates in department-wide collaborations as a subject matter expert, providing input and technical guidance related to health equity and data collection initiatives across the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education.
Experience: Five years of experience in health, mental health, public health, or refugee work, three years of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning and evaluation, business management or related management experience.
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education.
Experience: Six years of experience in health, mental health, public health, or refugee work, three years of which must have been in a management level position involving administrative or supervisory duties concerned with program administration, program planning and evaluation, business management or related management experience.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact Laura McGlashan, State Refugee Coordinator, Laura.R.McGlashan@DHHS.NH.GOV, 603-271-2688.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
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