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Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC) Branch Supervisor

Washington County, OR
$104,915.16 - $127,474.32 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, job share, retirement plan
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
155 North 1st Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 28, 2024
THE POSITION Washington County Public Health Division is seeking an equity-centered Infection Prevention and Access to Care (IPAC) Branch Supervisor. If you are passionate about increasing access to culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate clinical preventive services (e.g., childhood immunizations), community infection prevention (e.g., HIV/STI tests), and case management (e.g., TB care coordination) and have experience with grant writing and building trusted partnerships with communities that are marginalized (e.g., LGBTQIA2s+, BIPOC, houseless, substance use) and that may have co-occurring diagnoses, we invite you to join our team! About our Branch: IPAC is a new branch of the Public Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The IPAC Branch Supervisor works closely with the appointed Local Public Health Administrator (ORS 431.418), Public Health Division Manager, Public Health Deputy Division Manager, contracted Local Health Officer (ORS 431.418), the Environmental Health (EH) branch and the Research, Analytics, Informatics and Data (RAID) branch to ensure the Local Public Health Authority's (ORS 431.413) compliance with state statutory mandates (e.g., OAR 333-014-0550), contracts (e.g., OHA Intergovernmental Agreement), policies (e.g., PH GEN 304 Required Licensure), and labor union agreements (e.g., Oregon Nurses Association). IPAC services and programs are primarily aligned with Public Health Modernization Foundational Programs (ORS 431.141) specifically: a) Communicable disease (ORS 431.142); and b) Clinical preventive services (ORS 431.145). IPAC programs and services include the following focus areas: Immunizations Tuberculosis HIV/STI Harm Reduction To learn more about our branch, please visit: IPAC About the Opportunity: The IPAC Branch Supervisor is a member of the Public Health leadership team who plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of staff involved in providing public health services focused on infection prevention and access to care. In this role, you will also support development and implementation of the Public Health Division strategic plan and Washington County Community Health Improvement Plan, as well as other division-wide activities and initiatives. Leadership team members represent the division at meetings at the local, state, and possibly national level and coordinate with other programs, departments, and managers on related activities. The position reports to the Public Health Deputy Division Manager (DDM). Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: Assesses, plans, develops, coordinates, and implements programs and systems; supervises and trains personnel in their specific program area. Works with staff to develop, implement, and monitor grants, contracts, and budgets. Coordinates administrative and technical work with appropriate local and state programs, partners, and agencies and educational institutions; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Serves as the HIPAA Coordinator for Public Health Division and participates in HHS and County HIPAA coordination activities. Implements and manages Washington County's 24-7 public health response system including coordinating with Multnomah and Clackamas Counties on the regional after-hours service provider contract and maintains oversight of an after-hours back-up system to provide communicable disease guidance in the event of a system failure. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule including 2-3 days/week remote work. Who we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have a track record of being a leader and professional with exceptional leadership, organizational, supervisory, interpersonal, communication, fiscal, and management skills. Preferably, they also hold extensive knowledge, training, and experience in the following areas: The principles and methods of communicable disease control and prevention; Core competencies for Public Health Professionals and ability to apply these competencies in identifying professional growth opportunities; Principles of program development, implementation, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation; Supervision, training, and personnel management; Theories and practices of public health administration; Preparation and interpretation of descriptive statistics; Public health laws and regulations; and Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting. Preferred Qualifications (May not be required to be considered for the position): Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position of governmental communicable disease programs. FEMA Certificate: IS-00100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. Certified in Public Health from the National Board of Public Health Examiners Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES IPAC Branch Supervisor is a working title. This position is classified as a Public Health Program Supervisor. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. For a complete list of essential duties, please use this link: Public Health Program Supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Must meet one of the following minimum qualifications to be considered: Possession of a Doctorate Degree in public health, nursing, environmental sciences, public or health administration, or related science or health fields; and two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position spanning responsibilities in the defined principal duties of this position classification; OR Possession of a Master's Degree in public health, nursing, environmental sciences, public or health administration, or related science or health fields; and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position spanning responsibilities in the defined principal duties of this position classification; OR Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in public health, nursing, environmental sciences, public or health administration, or related science or health fields; and six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management position spanning responsibilities in the defined principal duties of this position classification. ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS Please be advised that this position requires to pass a criminal background check post offer. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection Process Apply today! In addition to a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Depending on the number of applications received, we may conduct additional screening based on the preferred qualifications. Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process could take about 2 weeks. Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Conditional Offer: The final candidate requires to successfully pass the background check as a condition of employment. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points . Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications in NEOGOV, it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace *