CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Health Program Supervisor
SALARY:
$68,348.95 - $88,403.65
DEPARTMENT:
Health Department
Closing Date:
03/22/2024 12:00 a.m.
This position will be working in the Communicable Disease Program within the Health Department located in Mt. Clemens
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, oversees and manages a specific public health program including operational activities. Supervises and evaluates program staff, monitors and maintains appropriate statistical and information databases and performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages and oversees the operation and delivery of services and activities for an assigned program.
Assigns, monitors, evaluates and otherwise supervises the work activities of assigned program staff.
Participates in the selection of program staff.
Identifies the need for and participates in formulating, revising and implementing program policies and procedures.
Provides input into the program budget and equipment needs.
Acts as liaison and/or resource person between the Department and community agencies.
Prepares regular and special reports and materials regarding program activities and analyzes program effectiveness.
Compiles and maintains assigned program data and statistical records.
Participates in staff orientation and professional development programs.
Participates on committees in the agency and the community.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university
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Minimum of five (5) years of professional public or community health experience
Required Licenses or Certifications
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Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
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Must be a RN with the state of Michigan and have previous nursing experience
Preferred Education and Experience
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Master's Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field from an accredited college or university
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Previous experience in public health
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
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Principles, practices, current developments, and techniques related to public health
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Principles and techniques used in disease investigation outbreaks
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Personal computer capabilities, operations and applications related to Desktop Operating
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Systems, MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail products and Web development products
Skill in:
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Demonstrated proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.)
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Supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others
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Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills
Ability to:
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Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge
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Make public presentations to various community partners, organizations, boards, and the public on highly complex information
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Maintain complex clerical records and prepare reports from such records
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Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public
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Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
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Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred
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Initiate, coordinate, and implement policies, procedures, and programs to meet agency goals and objectives
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Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
