• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-141849

  Initial Posting Date:

  11/08/2023

  Application Deadline:

  11/22/2023

  Agency:

  Oregon Health Authority

  Salary Range:

  $6,802 - $10,023

  Position Type:

  Employee

  Position Title:

  Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Manager (Public Health Manager 2) -Portland, OR (Hybrid)

  Job Description:

  Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Manager (Public Health Manager 2) -Portland, OR (Hybrid)

  The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section in Portland, Oregon is actively seeking a Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Manager (Public Health Manager 2) to serve as principal supervisory lead manager for the Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) program and related teams in the Acute and Communicable Disease and Prevention (ACDP) section.

  The Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) Section of the Public Health Division’s Center for Public Health Practice is charged with preventing the spread of communicable disease in the State of Oregon through surveillance and epidemiologic studies as well as education and preventive actions. The section serves all Oregonians and works directly with local health departments, private physicians, other health care providers, other Public Health Division staff, and staff members of other state and federal agencies. Click here to learn more.

  This is a full-time, permanent position and is not represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

  What you will do:

  As the Healthcare-Associated Infections Program Manager, you will provide leadership to direct the program and supervise all levels of staff, including administrative support, epidemiologists, nurses, and physicians. You will establish key working relationships with internal staff and partners throughout the state and country and serve as the agency spokesperson and program liaison to oversee programmatic work with other state agencies involved with Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) prevention.

  In this position, you will act as the principal investigator for Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) projects and partner with stakeholders to develop and implement a statewide strategy for HAI prevention. You will design and oversee HAI outbreak investigation surveillance, response, and prevention projects. In addition, you will oversee the preparation of grant submissions and reports by administrative and fiscal staff, as well as coordinate and secure funding for grant applications. Your responsibilities will include developing and overseeing interagency agreements, contracts, and budgets related to HAI and other ACDP projects.

  What's in it for you?
  Join our 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%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
  • 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.
    • 10 hours of vacation leave accrued each month and 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. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
  • 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.
  • Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

  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 that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

  Minimum Requirements:

  A master’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and two 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, a 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;

  OR, 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.

  Desired Attributes:

  • Experience managing programs, staff, and resources in clinical or public health settings.
  • Experience writing grants, reports, and interagency agreements.
  • Experience with communicable disease surveillance and control, including infection control, epidemiology, and risk communication.
  • Experience with enforcement of policies that address security, privacy, and legal considerations when communicating epidemiologic information.
  • Experience planning, leading, and managing program activities, and evaluating and reporting on program activities to ensure they align with overall goals.
  • Experience with budgeting, contracting, and financial management processes; including preparation of required grant submissions and reports by administrative and fiscal staff.
  • Experience developing and implementing surveillance, informatics, data visualization, and epidemiologic projects.
  • Experience developing and delivering presentations for a variety of audiences.
  • Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

  Working Conditions:

  The work of this role will be performed in a hybrid environment. Remote work requires appropriate access to the needed operating systems and technology. There are times that the work will need to be conducted on-site at the Portland State Office building, 800 NE Oregon Street in Portland Oregon, 97232. 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.

  Directions to Apply:

  Please fill out the online application and submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself and how your personal (lived), educational, and professional experience qualifies you for this position.

  • External Applicants: Click the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
  • Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

  Resources (includes hyperlinks):

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  • Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
    • Oregon Health Authority Website
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    • Programs and Divisions
  • Career Resources
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  Additional Information:

  • Visa Sponsorships: Are you legally eligible to work in the United States? We do not offer visa sponsorships or transfers. Within three (3) days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form to confirm their authorization to work in the United States.
  • Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
  • 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. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
  • Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666

  Questions?

  If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Tracie Knight, HR Analyst at tracie.Knight2@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users, please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900.

  Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity:

  The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

  The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.

• About the company

  Oregon (/ˈɒrɡən/ ORR--gən) is a state in the Pacific Northwest region on the West Coast of the United States.

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