HEALTH EQUITY ADMINISTRATOR

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES COME WORK WITH US! The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s 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.
HEALTH EQUITY ADMINISTRATOR Job Location: Address: 150 N.
18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $95,000 Grade: 25 Job Summary: A Career in Public Service Awaits You, Come Join our Policy & Intergovernmental Affairs Team! Your Talent, Our Mission: To promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.
Why work for ADHS? A great benefit of working for the State of Arizona is a fantastic work/life balance.
State employees enjoy challenging work, popular remote work options, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and career growth opportunities.
What You'll Do: This position provides leadership and guidance to ADHS leadership and community partners on advancing health equity and eliminating health disparities.
The position works under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs, this position functions as a highly skilled and technical expert in the areas of equity; leadership; policy development and analysis; strategic planning and direction; grant and financial development and management; public health health equity best practices, and community engagement and support.
The position will develop and execute the strategic direction of the Office of Health Equity; manage and direct subordinate staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, provide training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations, etc.
); develop contract scopes of work; implement and monitor contracts; develop program and financial reports; provide tailored, high-quality training and presentations for the agency; develop and monitor budgets and expenditures; build and maintain partnerships/ relationships with local county health departments, non-profit organizations, state agencies, the Governor's DEIA Director, and community partners; identify health/ social/ economic/ environmental disparities; plan and implement Justice Reinvestment programming and sub-recipient monitoring including coordination with local health department programming, serve as PI for the federal health disparities grant and over 20 agreements with county, tribal, and community partners; oversee the agency COVID-19 vaccine equity programs; supervise and direct the work of the Community Integration Officer including lead and coordinate the work of the Community Advisory Board on Accessibility and Inclusion; supervise and oversee the work of several grant/contract specialist; oversee the agency equity action plan and lead health equity plan work groups; l participate in meetings with key stakeholders and professional organizations; and develop, implement, and report on agency performance measures around health equity.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust.
Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.
All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties: Lead and execute the strategic direction for the Office of Health Equity, and oversight of staff workload including agency-wide health equity plan and agency health equity training.
Support the Public Health divisions in their strengthening of health equity approaches.
Meet and report on agency performance metrics for the ADHS Equity Action Plan and for the Office of Health Equity.
Manage and direct staff (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, provide training, approving leave requests, and preparing evaluations, etc.
) for multiple program areas that address health equity including the Disparities Grant, the Public Health Infrastructure Grant, Vaccine Equity, CAB-AI, and Justice Reinvestment.
Develop, maintain and build capacity for partnerships and engagement within ADHS, and with state agencies and community partners.
Serve as the ADHS representative for state agency collaboration initiatives.
Lead the preparation and development of assessments and action plans, scopes of work, program & reports, grant applications/ narratives, trainings, presentations, and written and media communications with a focus on addressing health inequities and reducing health disparities.
Develop, execute, and manage statewide/ vendor contracts including all financial management for Justice Reinvestment, Health Disparities grant, public heath infrastructure, Vaccine, and special projects.
Develop, implement and manage budgets and program expenditures for ADHS and contractors, providing technical assistance when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of: -ADHS' Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan -Divisions of Public Health Preparedness, Prevention Services, Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Licensing Services -Arizona Health Improvement Plan (AzHIP) and the Arizona State Health Assessment (SHA) -Arizona Management System (AMS) and/ or Continuous Improvement -Principles and Practices of Public and Behavioral Health, Prevention Health Strategies & Evidence Based/ Evidence Informed Practices, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), and/ or Population Health -Working with underserved persons in communities disproportionately impacted by the SDOH -Addressing the causes of inequities and disparities -Identifying and creating training and tools for public health practitioners on implementing health equity best practices -Community Engagement and Partnership -Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation -Program Evaluation and/ or Measurement -Policy, Systems and Environmental Approaches -Principles and practices of administrative supervisory and work management techniques, effective communication skills and interpersonal relations - Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in: -Interpreting data to address disparities -Creating or developing programs to address health equity -Project and program management and leadership -Implementing Strategic Planning -Program and Evaluation Development and Design -Grant and Contract Management -Budget Development and Implementation -Written and Oral Communication -Developing Training for Career Professionals (e.
g.
, PH, Healthcare Providers, Community Partners) -Partnership development and large scale planning are necessary.
-Analytical and Interpersonal -Strong Organization and attention to detail -Computer and Software Skills (e.
g.
Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat) Ability to: -Communicate expectations and give guidance to direct reports.
-Follow up for work plan closure is necessary for partner interaction as well as for grant reporting.
-To work with a diverse and variety of partners and individuals to cultivate positive working relationships -Make critical decisions -To complete tasks, and develop quality work products -To problem solve -To work independently, and with a multidisciplinary team -Successfully execute contracts in a timely manner -To identify outcomes and performance measures -To prioritize and organize multiple complex projects -To work under tight deadlines -Develop reports for the public, Legislature, and Governor's Leadership -Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, 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.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, 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.
Selective Preference(s): Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Administration or in a related field with 7 years progressive operational management experience in public health or human services.
Master's degree will substitute for 2 years of work experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements: If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits: The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Affordable medical and dental insurance plans Paid vacation and sick time Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year Wellness program and plans: Health Impact Program (HIP) where you can earn up to $200 annually by participating in our award-winning program of free preventative health screenings (mini-health, mammography, prostate), immunizations, lifestyle/mindfulness classes and physical activities) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counseling sessions - 12 free per year per issue for each employee and each covered dependent.
Available 24/7 for support, resources and information on work/life solutions, dependent/elder care, college planning, wills, legal guidance, financial resources, funeral planning and more) Life insurance Short/long-term disability insurance Defined retirement plan Award winning Infant at Work program Credit union membership Transit subsidy ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.
Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right.
An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Retirement: - 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 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us: 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 (602) 542-1085.
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 E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.