SHINE Program Manager

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North Central Health District is seeking candidates to lead the Supporting Health Initiatives and Nurturing Equity (SHINE) Program. Funded by CDC, the SHINE Program works to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among residents of Baldwin, Hancock, and Washington Counties with the highest risk of chronic disease.

This is an opportunity to impact health outcomes in three rural counties through a focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes around active living, access to healthy foods, and working with Early Care and Education programs to establish healthy habits in children aged 0-5. The program uses a community-based participatory approach, collaborating with existing coalitions and partners.

We are seeking an established leader to guide this program. The SHINE Program Manager will supervise staff, manage administrative and programmatic activities, develop partnerships, support community coalitions, and ensure implementation of the SHINE strategies using a community participatory approach. The SHINE Program Manager will report to NCHD District Program Manager who is based in Macon, GA. 

This is an in-person position, based in Baldwin County, and does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance. Local travel will be required using a personal vehicle. While standard working hours will be Monday to Friday, work will sometimes be required on weekends, holidays, or evenings due to scheduled community events and community engagement requirements of this position. This is a grant-funded position and subject to available grant funds. The current five-year grant cycle ends in September 2028.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Manage SHINE Staff

• Supervise four employees.
• Supports staff in implementing their assigned activities, guiding and training them, as needed.
• Works to promote a collaborative and productive team climate.
• Monitors the work to ensure progress in meeting established goals.
• Evaluates the performance of SHINE staff.

Partnership Development and Maintenance

• Build strong collaborative relationships with public health colleagues working at county health departments and in relevant district programs. 
• Builds and maintains partnerships with existing community coalitions. Works towards building capacity and sustainability of the community coalitions.
• Engages partners, especially populations at higher risk of chronic disease, in planning and conducting SHINE activities using a community-based participatory approach.
• Maintains relationships with community leaders, formal and informal, including city and county government officials, Chambers of Commerce, schools, non-profit, faith-based, and health care leaders.
• Identifies potential new partners and implements relationship-cultivation activities to develop robust partnerships.
• Participates in community events to leverage partnerships and collaboration.

Reporting and other administrative duties

• Participates in monthly technical assistance calls with assigned CDC project officer, providing a monthly written update in advance.
• Develops and implements annual SHINE workplans with input from SHINE staff and support from District Program Manager. 
• In collaboration with District Program Manager and District Administrator, prepares annual budgets for submission to CDC.
• Develops, executes, and monitors contracts with individuals/organizations providing subject matter expertise and capacity to implement SHINE strategies.
• In collaboration with District Program Manager, prepares and submits annual performance report and application for continued funding to CDC.
• Participates in CDC Webinars, conference calls, site visits, and other technical assistance activities.
• In collaboration with external evaluation partners from Emory Prevention Research Center, prepares and submits annual evaluation reports on performance measures, leveraged funds, and success stories.
• Works with communications staff to develop, tailor, and distribute messages supporting implementation of SHINE strategies and to submit annual success stories to CDC.
• Maintains detailed records of all work and assists in fulfilling the grant deliverables and reporting requirements.

Resource Development

• In collaboration with community partners, seeks additional sources of funding to sustain the strategies and initiatives of the SHINE program.
• Works to develop community capacity around grant writing and program implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience performing work related to the area of assignment, which includes two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory role or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Healthcare Program Consultant 3 (HCP092) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Proven success as a team lead or supervisor.
• One or more years of experience working in community health programs with focus on policy, systems, and environmental changes.
• First-hand experience working with community coalitions and community residents using a community-participatory approach.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and desire to work towards health equity.
• Ability to think and plan strategically.
• Flexibility and ability to be comfortable with some ambiguity and methodical, long-term community work.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. 

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.