Program Manager (Injury and Substance Use Prevention Program Manager PCN 061634) - State of Alaska

What you will be doing:
Are you ready to make a big difference in public health? Join the Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP) team as a dynamic leader driving injury and substance use prevention! In this exciting role, you will:

• Oversee the Injury Prevention Unit, which includes our Injury Prevention and Surveillance (IPS) and Office of Substance Misuse and Addiction Prevention (OSMAP) subunits.
• Team up with the IPS and OSMAP unit managers to make data collection, analysis, and interpretation a breeze and turn insights into action.
• Craft and launch innovative prevention strategies for statewide adoption that make waves in communities and across the State.

Collaborate with the CDPHP Section Chief and the Division of Public Health Director'sOffice to shape budget proposals and boost our prevention efforts by connecting with other Department of Health programs.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 
The position is located in the Division of Public Health's Section of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDPHP). The Section's mission is to prevent and address chronic disease and injury so that Alaskans live longer, healthier lives. More information can be found at   https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Chronic/Pages/default.aspx
 
CDPHP uses an evidence-based public health approach to prevent and manage obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers, injuries, and substance misuse. Work within the Section aligns with these values:

• We are committed to achieving health equity, in which every person has the opportunity to attain their best possible health. 
• We share public health science and collaborate with partners invested in promoting health. 
• We motivate and empower others to use public health strategies proven to prevent and reduce chronic diseases, unintentional injuries, and substance misuse.
• We are effective managers and responsible stewards of critical state resources. 
• We strive to make healthy choices easier for all Alaskans.

This position contributes to our mission by organizing, directing, and coordinating the Section's work to reduce the impact of injury and substance misuse among Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:
When you join our Section, you'll collaborate with a friendly and supportive crew, including seasoned experts, savvy epidemiologists, creative communications pros, and an awesome administrative team. Together, we recommitted to using science and data to drive our decisions and make Alaska an even better place to live, work, and play. Come be a part of our mission and help us create positive change!
 
We also offer 11 annual paid holidays, personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served, hybrid telework schedules, flexible hours, excellent insurance and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and even gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the State. Check out the "benefits" tab on this post to learn more.
 
The working environment you can expect:
Your new workspace on the 7th floor of the Frontier Building boasts stunning views of the Chugach Range, Mt. Denali (on clear days), and Cook Inlet. Our Midtown location makes it easy to find delicious lunch options, whether you're up for a quick stroll or a short drive. The Frontier Building offers ample covered parking, onsite vending machines, and excellent building security.

Who we are looking for:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort, including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative).
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Change Management: Knowledge of change management principles, strategies, and techniques required for effectively planning, implementing, and evaluating change in the organization.

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's license preferred
• This position may require occasional travel.

A cover letter IS required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. In the cover letter, please describe your experience planning and evaluating public health or other programs. Please include details on your knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to those program efforts. Also, please describe your challenges and successes when managing small or large groups or teams.

To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Program Manager:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs