HIV/STI/HCV Regional Health Administrator

Full Job Description

Public Health – Seattle & King County’s Prevention Division is seeking an HIV/STI/HCV Regional Health Administrator to oversee the programs $60M biennial budget and all HIV prevention, care services, epidemiology, and syringe services programs.

This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Position Summary

The HIV/STI/HCV Regional Health Administrator will supervise a leadership team comprising of ten program managers.

This role is also responsible for budget management, acting as a liaison to local/state/federal funders, human resources management, policy development, assuring equity principles are implemented in the workplace and program planning.

Background

The HIV/STI/HCV Program offers services and resources to decrease new infections and help those living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Sexually Transmitted Infection's (STIs), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) lead healthier lives.

The program has a biennial budget of about $60M and a staff of over 100 talented employees and contract staff.

The HIV/STI/HCV Program is organizationally situated in the Prevention Division of Public Health – Seattle & King County.

The Prevention Division provides core, foundational public health services and is responsible for protecting the health of the public through controlling the spread of communicable diseases and identifying preventable causes of death.

The HIV/STI/HCV Program is one (1) of six (6) sections in the Prevention Division; the other sections are Communicable Disease, Epidemiology and Immunizations, Tuberculous (TB) Program, Vital Records, the Public Health Laboratory, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Division has over 275 employees and a biennial budget of about $140M.

Public Health – Seattle & King County ("PHSKC", "Public Health", or "the department") is the Public Health Department for King County, Washington which includes 39 cities, including the City of Seattle, and unincorporated areas. Public Health is one of the largest metropolitan health departments in the United States with over 1,600 employees. With a biennial budget of over $1 billion, the department serves approximately 2.3 million people of King County who reside in urban, rural, shoreline, foothill, and mountain communities with distinct environments and unique public health needs. We operate primary care, dental, sexual and reproductive health, parent child health, and other health care-related services throughout King County across 40 sites and mobile clinics. King County is an international port of entry, welcoming nearly 40 million visitors annually. Over 100 languages are spoken by King County residents.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.

Work Schedule
The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, 40 hours per week with some flexibility. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime-eligible.

Work Location
Chinook Building – 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104

Remote and Onsite Work

The HIV/STI/HCV Program Section works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting.

The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

Current expectations are that employees work a minimum of 2 days in-person per week and will increase to 3 days in-person per week by June 1, 2026.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Requirements

HIV/STI/HCV Supervision and People Leadership (25%):

• Responsible for the supervision, hiring, training, providing professional development opportunities, coaching and evaluation of direct reports to include ten program managers.
• Plan and facilitate section all-staff meetings and employee engagement activities.
• Promote employee wellbeing, professional development for entire section in alignment with equity principles.

Section Administration, Finance & Contracts Management (50%):

• Oversee the daily operations of all section programs.
• Identify and evaluate services being provided and make recommendations for new programs and services.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with established laws, regulations and department policies and procedures.
• Develop program and policy proposals; make section policy decisions; communicate and implement division, department and county policy decisions and initiatives.
• Oversee the maintenance of operations and facilities in coordination with site managers, PHSKC Facilities team and UW-Harborview.
• Assist in development and implementation of new facilities.
• Approve Medicaid Match Random Moment Time Survey, employee timesheets (PeopleSoft), purchases (EBS) and travel requests (Concur).
• Oversee budget development and monitoring and make resource allocation decisions.
• Oversee management of local, state, and federal grants including meeting program deliverables, compliance with funding requirements and all relevant policies and regulations.
• Identify and develop new sources of funding for programs and services, including development of grant proposals.

Negotiate, implement and monitor contracts Outside Agency Liaison (10%):

• Assure effective communication and relationships with community partners, Washington Department of Health, UW-Medicine, City of Seattle and federal agencies (Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Health and Human Services), other department program, and community health care providers.
• Act as liaison to funders including Washington State Department of Health, King County Department of Community and Human Services, City of Seattle and Federal agencies, and UW-Medicine.
• In collaboration with communications and compliance teams, respond to media and public disclosure requests.

Division, Department and Enterprise Initiatives (15%):

• Participate as an active member of the Division’s Leadership Team and ensure that the TB Program’s operational and workforce needs are represented in departmental planning and initiatives in areas such as Health Information Technology, policy development, employee engagement, strategic plan development and implementation, technology enhancements, data modernization, and performance management.
• Act as Policy lead for Harm Reduction and liaison to Cross-Department Workgroup on overdose and substance use disorder programs.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum Qualifications):

• Master's in Public Health or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with King County administrative systems, policies, processes, and procedures.

Additional Information

To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application Process

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
• Letter of Interest – Please share why you are interested in this position and any aspects of your education, training, and/or experience that you feel make you a highly qualified candidate for this position.

(Please note: Cover letters, resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in your application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

ContactIf you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact Falisha Forgash, HR Analyst at fforgash@kingcounty.gov.

Union Membership This position is not represented by a labor union. Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. (if applicable)
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation and Pre-employment Physical, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (if applicable)
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health – Seattle & King County relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health – Seattle & King County positions.

When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description.

This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

• If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.

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To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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