Overview
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Director of Infectious Disease Treatment Access. The Director of Infectious Disease Treatment Access is responsible for the administration and management of the statewide Infectious Disease Drug Assistance Program (IDDAP) which promotes equitable access to 1) health insurance and medication for people living with HIV, 2) medication to help prevent HIV acquisition, and 3) medication to treat tuberculosis (TB). IDDAP partners with HIV service providers, county Houses of Correction, and over 1,000 pharmacies across Massachusetts to engage and retain clients in treatment. The Director also oversees federal grant applications and reports related to Office of HIV/AIDS (OHA) funding. The main strategic goal of the position is to facilitate service and treatment access among populations most impacted by health inequities and structural racism to help improve health and prevent acquisition or transmission of infectious disease. The Director monitors the federal and state health policy landscape as it impacts health insurance and infectious disease treatment access and applies utilization and expenditure data to perform complex forecasting and other fiscal analyses. The Director will regularly collaborate with the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS) Administration and Fiscal team, the Division of Global Populations and Infectious Disease, and IDDAP vendors.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Develop, revise, and monitor IDDAP policies and procedures; Oversee the design and implementation of initiatives to improve service effectiveness and cost-efficiency using program, fiscal, and surveillance data; Consult with national and state experts to stay up to date about national and state health policy, effective strategies, analytic best practices, and fiscal projection methods relevant to the HRSA Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Program; Communicate with state and local agencies such as MassHealth and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) about public programs that impact IDDAP enrollment and coverage, and lead the IDDAP Advisory Committee.
- Monitor IDDAP utilization and expenditures on a routine basis; Oversee generation of expenditure projections and other analyses to inform fiscal planning and allocation of federal, state, and rebate funds; Collaborate with BIDLS Administration and Fiscal team to ensure sufficient current and future funding for all IDDAP components.
- Oversee all aspects of IDDAP procurement development and implementation inclusive of researching optimal models for service delivery and cost effectiveness; drafting procurement narratives and application templates; coordinating with the DPH Purchase of Service office; facilitating Bidders’ Conferences; and overseeing proposal reviews, decision-making processes, and related documentation.
- Oversee federal grants activities necessary to complete applications, reports, and site visits related to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and additional funding streams, as relevant.
- Supervise and oversee the work of direct reports who will 1) Monitor IDDAP vendors, and 2) Coordinate federal grant activities (e.g. applications, reports, and site visits).
- May be required to perform other duties; may include functions in support of emergency declaration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HIV, viral hepatitis, STI, and TB infections and related prevention and treatment guidelines.
- Understanding of laws, policies, and other requirements related to relevant CDC, HRSA ADAP/Part B, and HUD HOPWA funding.
- Awareness of public and private health insurance products and health insurance landscape, including state and federal health and prescription coverage programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of financial management/analysis best practices.
- Keen knowledge of the methods of general report writing.
- Comprehension of the principles, practices and techniques of supervision.
- Knowledge of principles of health equity with a focus on racial equity, and the impact of social determinants of health on issues and experiences related to HIV, viral hepatitis, STIs, and TB.
- Skills necessary to plan and manage projects, including coordination of multiple projects simultaneously and the resources necessary to successfully execute them.
- Skills necessary to use fiscal projection and modeling tools to support IDDAP allocation planning and expenditure monitoring.
- Skills necessary to perform policy analysis.
- Effective and professional verbal and written communication (including business writing and presentation skills).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, One Drive, Teams, and advanced use of Excel.
- Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
- Means to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. governing assigned activities.
- Power to clearly synthesize information and data into a general format meant to be shared with colleagues.
- Capacity to meet deadlines.
- Capability to maintain accurate records.
- Able to prepare general reports.
- Talent to write and speak concisely, clearly, and accurately.
- Power to supervise, including planning, assigning, and reviewing work, supporting professional development, and providing required performance evaluations.
- Potential to incorporate principles of health equity and racial equity into work.
- Capable to create a positive and inclusive environment for people from different backgrounds with a focus on accessibility, equity, and diversity.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
- Able to adjust to varying or changing situations to meet emergency or changing program requirements.
- Skilled to exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
About the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS):
The DPH Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS), predominantly located in Jamaica Plain, provides public health response to infectious disease. These services include programmatic and epidemiologic response, as well as laboratory testing through the State Public Health Laboratory (SPHL).
Infectious disease response services address concerns of the general public as well as those disproportionately affected by infectious disease through a variety of risk factors. BIDLS administers ongoing disease reporting for over 90 reportable diseases in the state. Disease reporting review and follow-up with clinical providers and local boards of health is a central function of the bureau. Surveillance activity is complemented by an extensive contracted service system. These services are funded through state and federal resources and include prevention education, community outreach screening for infectious disease, immunization services, health service navigation, medical case management, insurance enrollment, housing assistance, and referral and linkage to infectious disease treatment.
The SPHL provides scientific expertise and capacity to identify infectious agents, chemical agents, and other toxins that cause human disease. The SPHL is an active partner in joint activities with other bureaus/agencies such as environmental health, food and drug, agriculture, disease prevention and health promotion programs, and public safety. The SPHL is a reference laboratory of the national Laboratory Response Network (LRN) and is a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Select Agent laboratory. SPHL staff work closely with laboratory and disease prevention programs at the CDC, and partners with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
About the Department of Public Health:
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.
We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health
Pre-Hire Process:
A tax & background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Human Resources Division prior to the candidate being hired.
Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #4.
Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.
Substitutions:
I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
II. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.
IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Program Manager V
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-250 Washington Street
Job: Administrative Services
Agency: Department of Public Health
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Nov 8, 2024, 10:58:05 AM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 81,826.77 – 125,924.13 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Luciana M. Hayner / Luciana.M.Hayner@mass.gov – 8573981891
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
