If you are passionate about promoting public health and reducing the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, then we have the perfect career opportunity for you! As a Public Health Program Administrator in the Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of Tuberculosis (TB) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), you will play a vital role in supporting the organization's mission to combat these diseases. Join our team and make a difference in the world of public health!In this position, you will utilize factual, data-focused interventions to elevate the promotion of relevant testing, treatment, and reporting of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) within the county and municipal health departments and participating provider agreement (PPA) contracted STD testing and treatment providers. You will also observe clinical services, treatment of positive cases and speculative positive cases of STDs, using the Pennsylvania Electronic Disease Reporting System (PA-NEDSS) to organize activities with county and municipal health departments. Additionally, you will serve as a STD program project officer for the Allegheny County Health Department contract and the statewide STD/HIV testing contract.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Full-time employment (37.50-hour work week)
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report one time a month to the Department of Health and Human Services Building for bureau in-office day in Harrisburg. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
- Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (commonwealth title); or
- A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirement:
- You must pass a background investigation.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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