Overview

The Communicable Diseases Unit is within the Disease Prevention Health Promotion Division of Austin Public Health. This position will manage 6 direct reports, overseeing a unit comprised of over 80 staff. Under minimal direction, organize, develop, and manage core programs organized under the Communicable Diseases Unit. Specific programs include clinic, outreach, and field operations, Public Health follow-up and investigation, social services, Sexual Health Clinic, Tuberculosis Clinic, and Refugee Health Screening Clinic.

The ideal candidate for this position should have demonstrated experience leading and overseeing complex public health communicable disease programs that support population health in collaboration with community and clinical partners. This position oversees the implementation of quality STD/TB/Refugee clinical services including sexual history and physical examination, prevention education, partner services, screening, evaluation of STD-and other communicable disease related conditions, laboratory tests, x-ray, pharmacy, treatment and linkage to healthcare home. Additionally, a candidate should have extensive experience managing multiple funding sources including state and federal grants and budget development as well as experience managing vertical teams that support clinics, field operations, and administrative functions.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience managing public health communicable diseases programs (HIV/STI/TB) and tracking population health outcomes.
  •  Experience managing clinical operations related to communicable disease comprehensive safety net clinical services that include same-day, culturally sensitive, evaluation and treatment services.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including, Social Workers, Disease Intervention staff, Physicians, Nurses, Clinic Managers Lab Techs and Outreach teams.
  • Experience implementing programs that address health disparities and communicable diseases.
  • Extensive experience in managing multiple budgets and funding sources including State and Federal gran

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Provides leadership, strategic direction and management for a division/unit within Austin Public Health.
  • Prepares and monitors division/section budget.
  • Sets division policy and ensures division is aligned with department goals.
  • Performs economic forecasting and evaluation of division/section related programs.
  • Prepares financial summaries/reports for management review.
  • Builds strategic alliance among community-based organizations (public, private and not-for-profit) in order to improve the health and well-being of residents.
  • Conduct needs assessment studies.
  • Evaluates program operations for effectiveness and efficiency to include workforce utilization.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and city codes, ordinances and regulations.
  • Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

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https://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/118849

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About Austin Public Health

Everyday in every part of our community, public health protects Austin and Travis County residents from infectious diseases and environmental threats and educates us about the benefits of healthful behaviors in avoiding chronic diseases.

We offer: 
Services to help people meet needs across the lifespan, such as immunizations, shelter, food, clothing, and job assistance.
Screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
Nutritional support through the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC).
Birth and death certificates.
Inspection and permitting of restaurants and food establishments.
Outreach and education on topics such as diabetes, tobacco cessation, mother-friendly workplaces, and injury prevention.
Emergency preparedness programs to help people in need during and after natural and man-made disasters.

Accreditation:
Austin Public Health is accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). This milestone is an official recognition that Austin Public Health meets or exceeds the rigorous public health standards established by the non-profit, non-governmental PHAB. Jointly supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PHAB sets standards against which public health departments can continuously improve the quality of their services and performance. Our department is the third public health department in the state to receive accreditation.