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Oral Health Program Manager - PH

Posting Begin Date: 2025/10/21

Posting End Date: 2025/11/18

Category: Program Management

Work Type: Full Time

Remote: Flexible Hybrid

Minimum Salary: 30.91

Maximum Salary: 36.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW), Division of Public Health is recruiting for aHealth Program Managerto oversee the Idaho Oral Health Program. This position will be responsible for program administration and direction of the programs, including overall management, planning, evaluation, communication, coordination, grant/budgets and personnel supervision.

This position requires some in-state and out of state travel to attend meetings, training events, and/or to provide support to local public health districts, contractors, subrecipients, and community partners.

This announcement will be used to fill the current vacancy inBoiseonly. If you have previously applied for a Health Program Manager and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

This position may be eligible for limited telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training. Approval to telecommute is not guaranteed and subject to termination at any time.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement. 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Plan, develop and implement the Idaho Oral Health Program goals and objectives.

+ Prepare and oversee federal grant applications, budgets, and reports.

+ Oversee the development of contracts and subgrants.

+ Seek opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, partnership, and integration with other department programs.

+ Ensure program quality, integrity, and compliance with state and federal program requirements.

+ Maximize use of program resources to support program quality and innovation.

+ Evaluate the impact of programs to improve the health status of targeted populations.

+ Translate program information and findings into user-friendly materials for providers, patients, and the public.

+ Provide public health expertise and technical assistance to community partners and the public.

+ Provide leadership and guidance when requested from external and internal partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum and specialty minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum and specialty qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Considerable knowledge of health program needs assessment and program development, implementation, and evaluation. Typically requires completion of a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in health or a health science field such as public health, health education, nursing, environmental health, public health administration, or a related field, plus four years of related experience OR a Master's degree in a related field and two years of related experience OR at least eight years of full-time working experience directly in this field.

+ Experience developing and implementing or managing public health programs. Typically requires at least two years of experience developing and implementing public health program(s) OR one year of experience managing a public health program including developing a work plan of goals, objectives and activities, developing a program evaluation process and a program budget.

+ Experience coordinating health services or public health programs with various agencies and organizations. Typically requires a minimum of one year of experience coordinating health services or public health programs with various agencies and organizations.

+ Experience providing health program consultation to organizations and programs. Typically requires a minimum of one year of experience providing health program consultation to organizations and programs.

+ Experience evaluating health related educational materials. Typically requires a minimum of one year of experience evaluating health related educational materials.

+ Experience writing grant proposals. Typically requires a minimum of one year of experience writing grant proposals.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

+ Good knowledge of oral health care industry.Typically gained by at least one year of oral health care experience or licensure as an oral health care professional.

+ Experience implementing public health practices and programs.Typically gained by at least one year of experience in a public health management role.

+ Experience managing budgets.Typically gained by at least one year of experience managing budgets to support programmatic activities.

+ Education.Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree preferred, in Public Health, Environmental Health Science, or related field.

+ Experience managing grants or subgrants.Typically gained by at least two years of experience managing grants or subgrants with government, public and private healthcare agencies.

Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected]

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.