Review Vacancy
TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 07371
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description The candidate will work in the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive and Sexual Health (BPRASH), and under the guidance and direction of the Infant Health Unit Manager (Health Program Administrator 2) and other Bureau leadership, to lead and facilitate implementation of multiple infant health initiatives. This includes public health planning, implementation, and evaluation activities of the Department’s efforts to reduce infant mortality, as described in the 2024 State of the State (SOTS).
The candidate will lead and coordinate public health initiatives, including planning, implementation, and evaluation, related to reduction of infant mortality and infant health promotion. The candidate will actively collaborate and communicate with Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation, Division of Family Health’s medical and associate medical directors, and Regional Office staff, to perform duties as described below.
The candidate will participate in and provide insight to grant writing activities related to the federal Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (“Title V”) and other grant reporting and applications. The candidate will also serve on and represent the Department at intra-agency and inter-agency workgroups with state, local, and national partners. The candidate will also supervise at least one professional staff person, including staff recruitment, staff development, and other related activities.
Under the direction of the Unit Manager, and Bureau and Division leadership, the candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities at the listed percentage of effort, including:
Coordinating and conducting regional forums with stakeholders to identify local strengths, resources, needs, and barriers related to improving infant health outcomes (30%)
Overseeing the planning and facilitation of stakeholder meetings and logistics, and overseeing communication with clinical and community providers and individual consumers (25%)
Engaging with and supporting activities and grant reporting for Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant (“Title V”), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) grants, and other infant health-related grants (15%)
Staff supervision (20%); and
Other duties as assigned. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23.
Transfer: Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent service in a title eligible for transfer to Health Program Administrator 1, Grade 23, under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Experience with public health program management and/or coordinating activities for public health programs; experience working on issues related to infant health or maternal child health; strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal skills; strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service; ability to work with various stakeholders inside and outside the office; willingness to take initiative; ability to work successfully in a team environment. Bachelor’s or master's degree in public health or related field, and/or postgraduate certificate in maternal and child health, health disparities, or similar applicable subject area.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent, competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the last four digits of their social security number to determine eligibility.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MR/HPA1/07371/DFH
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MR/HPA1/07371/DFH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/HPA1/07371/DFH, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.