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Infectious Disease Program Manager II - Public Health

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jun 02, 2022
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

 

This is an exempt management position. This position requires independent judgment and ability to work and manage independently and collaboratively with limited management; and at times takes direction from the Health Officer and Deputy Health Officer who has statutory responsibility for communicable disease control..

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

 

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, health sciences, or nursing and at least four years of related experience including supervision or a combination of education, experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the work.  Experience in a public health setting as well as a background in public health nursing, microbiology and/or epidemiology and experience in surveillance system design and evaluation are strongly desired.

 

A master’s degree in public health, nursing or another related field is preferred.  All combinations of education, experience, and training that demonstrate the ability to perform the work will be considered. Strong management experience with demonstrated success in leading organizational change will be valued over educational experience alone.

 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Skills:

 

  • Strong supervision, leadership and management skills.
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Strong background in using science and data to make decisions and implement public health services.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Apply understanding and knowledge of cultural differences and similarities when working with diverse populations.

 

Knowledge of:

 

  • Demonstrated ability to perform communicable disease control and surveillance activities.
  • Epidemiologic principles, practices, and techniques.
  • Principles and practices of program operations.
  • Principles and practices of project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving.
  • Principles and practices of quality assurance and quality improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to use qualitative and quantitative data in strategic planning and decision-making.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

                                                                                             

Salary Grade: M2.827 ($6,834.00 - $9,655.00) per month

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Salary

M2.827 ($6,834.00 - $9,655.00) per month
About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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