Close Date: 10/25/2023
Monthly Salary Range: $7,135 - $11,035
Work Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Join us at the Oregon Health Authority as a Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Section Manager and play a pivotal role in preparing for and responding to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. In this dynamic role, you will lead by providing overall vision, direction, and oversight to the HSPR Section.
The mission of Oregon's Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Program is to develop public health systems to prepare for and respond to major, acute threats and emergencies that impact the health of people in Oregon. We collaborate with Oregon Emergency Management (OEM) and our local, regional, and national Emergency Management partners. Click here to learn more.
This is a full-time, permanent, management service position. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies.
What you will do:
As our Health Security, Preparedness and Response (HSPR) Section Manager your responsibilities include setting and monitoring program objectives; writing and implementing proposals and grants; securing and maintaining funding resources to complete program goals and objectives; and assuring the submission of necessary reports and documentation for grantors and advisory groups.
In addition, you will ensure that the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) meets all Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant requirements, as well as acting on the Incident Management Team for any Oregon public health emergencies and responses. Your expertise will be relied on to lead any all-hazard responses for OHA.
What's in it for you?
Join our team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and three years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field;
OR, a bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, or closely related field and four years of public health supervisory or management experience; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field;
OR, seven years of supervisory or management experience in public health, public administration, or a closely related field; planning, organizing, and managing the operations of public health security, preparedness and response, or closely related field.
Desired Attributes:
Working Conditions:
This position requires flexible work hours and may require travel in all weather conditions to various locations within the State of Oregon. Work may be conducted in a hybrid environment. While working remotely you’ll have full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Onsite work will be performed at the Portland State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232.
How to Apply
Please apply at the following link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/Health-Security--Preparedness-and-Response-Section-Manager--Program-Health-Manager-3---Portland--OR--Hybrid-_REQ-139875
The Oregon Health Authority is at the forefront of lowering and containing costs, improving quality and increasing access to health care in order to improve the lifelong health of Oregonians. OHA is overseen by the nine-member citizen Oregon Health Policy Board working towards comprehensive health reform in our state.
Vision:
A healthy Oregon
Mission:
Ensuring all people and communities can achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care.