DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizonas children and adults. Our mission is to promote protect and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care science public policy and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address:

150 North 18th Avenue Phoenix Arizona 85007

Salary: 64500

Grade: 22

Closing Date:

This position will serve as the departments designated lead/specialist for the Heart Innovation Program to inform and educate policymakers administrators and the public about the importance of prevention diagnosis and management of heart disease and stroke and will manage the activities and projects of the Heart Innovation Program. This position reflects the duties that are required to interact with chronic disease heart disease and stroke community partners stakeholders and national support partners (i. e. American Heart Association American Stroke Association American Diabetes Association Alzheimers Association etc) county health departments and outside agencies; in addition to the bureau division and senior management within ADHS. This position is also required to maintain a direct confidential working relationship with the chronic disease office chief and bureau chief. This position is responsible for fostering collaboration which will produce innovative and cuttingedge approaches to chronic disease heart disease and stroke prevention and control efforts addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health in partnership with statewide Heart Disease and Stroke efforts. The position will be responsible for addressing the common communication elements of chronic disease heart disease stroke and primary risk factor categories from a comprehensive and integrated perspective. This position will be enforcing policies and procedures within the bureau as well as the department. This position works with county & community partners; in addition to stakeholders on chronic disease heart disease and stroke projects that foster collaboration with health authorities national support partners and outside agencies. This position will be supervised by the Heart Disease & Stroke Program Manager who leads the statewide program.

Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external partners (County Health Departments American Heart Association American Stroke Association AHCCCS Universities and nonprofits and local/ state coalitions) to maximize the effectiveness of the program and maintain ongoing participation in the Heart Disease and Stroke Workgroup.

Manages the Heart Innovation Program in accordance with the funding source guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase the availability and continuity of services for innovative approaches in heart disease and stroke.

Serves as the departments designated program specialist to inform and educate state policymakers program administrators and the public about the importance of prevention diagnosis and management of heart disease and stroke to build local capacity in addressing the social determinants of health that affect heart health outcomes.

Prepares and manages contracts and contract amendments with service providers to carry out the programs scope of work. Prepare monthly annual and final program reports and work plans. Develop innovation approaches to engaging local social and support services organizations in heart disease management.

Develops and implements program evaluations needs assessments surveys and logic models as necessary for program planning development implementation and management.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of administration and public health prevention.
Public health system and best practices at the federal state and local levels.
Laws rules and regulations related to the assignment.
Concepts of program planning and design
Local health planning and service agencies and organizations
Performance Management (PM) Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Population health and health disparities best practices.
Chronic disease prevention best practices.
About concepts of heart disease and stroke prevention and control; health disparities;
evidencebased guidelines for all ages grant management resource availability and communitybased activities are vital.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting data policy development and procedures; in addition to having excellent computer verbal and written communication skills.

Skill in:
Applying time management and organization skills to complete work and manage internal/external collaborations and activities
Written and oral communication skills
Utilizing computer software to manage word processing spreadsheets database queries
data management and presentation development. Including effective skills in formatting and editing documents/sheets/ power points/etc. within programs such as Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite.
Report and grant writing and respond to requests for information related to programmatic activities
Understanding of varied healthcare data systems.
Develop strong partnerships with community organizations local health departments diverse partner relationships and health systems.
Skills in leadership management fiscal management strategic and operational planning negotiation interpersonal relationships conflict resolution group facilitation and problemsolving.

Ability to:
Travel in and out of the State of Arizona.
Work as a team member and independently on workrelated projects. Exercise initiative.
Change and adapt to new tasks and environments.
Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information.
Work under stringent deadlines.
Organize prioritize and perform multiple task
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
Make presentations to small and large audiences
Exercise sound judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information
Maintain professionalism at all times
Train others in CDCmandated activities related to the implementation of strategies and
reporting for 2305 grant
Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community and promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Bachelors degree in a healthrelated field and 3 years of work experience in a related. Masters degree in public health may substitute for
1year experience.

Bachelors degree in a healthrelated field and 3 years of work experience in a related. Masters degree in public health may substitute for
1year experience.

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year of paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/longterm disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50 of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to EVerify Employment Eligibility Verification.