Job Abstract

The Outreach and Testing Program Manager will lead all outreach and testing efforts, including express testing in the centers and community locations. This position supervises outreach workers (OW), disease intervention specialists (DIS), and mobile health staff. This position will work with program leadership, partners, community organizations, and other internal CPH programs to provide outreach, access to services, and linkages to Title X services throughout the community. Outreach programming will focus on reproductive health, screenings, and harm reduction (STI and pregnancy prevention) education.

This position requires evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past health center supervisory experience;
• Working in sexual health or women’s health and/or Title X;
• Proficient with electronic health records and Microsoft Office;

Under general direction, is responsible for the management of a public health service and for the supervision of a team of employees within Columbus Public Health; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Promotes, establishes, or expands health care services or educational programming throughout the community;

Selects, trains, and supervises employees to include completing performance evaluations, approving leave, and handling employee problems and communication;

Investigates budget needs and prepares applications to funding agencies and assists in securing funding for programs and projects;

Collects and analyzes data relevant to health care services or educational programs;

Responds to health related questions and serves as a department representative on boards and committees in the community;

Evaluates program, assures compliance to standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operations;

Provides technical assistance; provides resources to or conducts educational programs for civic groups, health organizations, employee groups, and others;

Provides back-up support to program staff in serving clients;

Develops and implements procedures for a health care service or educational program;

Prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for a health program;

Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events;

May participate in continuous quality improvement and performance management initiatives.

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in public health conducting or managing services, programs, or educational activities. Substitutions: Possession of a master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Some positions allocated to this classification may require State of Ohio certification or licensure due to the nature of or the funding requirements for the program.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.

Recruitment #: 24-1740-V4
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Krystie Weist
Columbus Department of Public Health
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-5589
E: kaweist@columbus.gov