Public Health Program Administrator

THE POSITION

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a rewarding Commonwealth opportunity that impacts Pennsylvanians? Do you utilize solid analytical and diagnostic skills to deliver sound decisions? The Department of Health (DOH), Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Division of HIV Health is seeking a dedicated Public Health Program Administrator. If you are passionate about finding answers and developing solutions that will benefit citizens living with or are at risk for developing HIV, then we encourage you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will support a full continuum of HIV related services for individuals in Pennsylvania who are at risk of or living with HIV. You will administer the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program for the DOH Ryan White Part B (RWB) Program and assist with the administration of the Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program. You will also assist with federal grant application activities to ensure the receipt of federal funding for all HIV services and HOPWA as well as provide fiscal recommendations for budget planning and allocating of resources to grantees. This role requires the ability to carefully interpret and analyze information as well as a genuine desire to advocate for resources, services, and policies that will help vulnerable populations achieve health equity. In addition, you will contribute to division integration activities to ensure a comprehensive approach to HIV service delivery in Pennsylvania.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. 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, PA. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generativ