SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is an urban hub bursting with energy. Milwaukee provides a casual sophistication – big city appeal without the big city hassles. We are accessible and affordable, and our residents are welcoming. Milwaukee has evolved through the years, bringing together its unsurpassed old world charm with a breathtaking Art Museum, top-flight arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, lakefront festivals, recreational opportunities, and great restaurants.

The Sexual and Reproductive Health Program Manager provides leadership and supervisory oversight of the Milwaukee Health Department’s (MHD’s) comprehensive Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) clinic, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) program, STI/HIV field operations and, Tuberculosis (TB) Control Clinic, as well as associated epidemiology and surveillance activities. The incumbent in this position promotes prevention programs and participates in strategic planning with other governmental and/or community organizations to achieve the goals and outcomes of the MHD.  

Program Management and Development

• Establish and monitor programmatic goals, direction and outcomes.
• Analyze local and national data to determine disease trends and design appropriate prevention and intervention services.
• Develop, implement and evaluate STI/HIV/TB strategic plans and outcomes for the MHD and the community.
• Provide direction, set priorities and ensure adequate resource allocation that allows the MHD’s program to move forward in concert with national objectives; keep abreast of STI/HIV/TB initiatives.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson for the STI/HIV/TB programs for the MHD.
• Collaborate with a variety of MHD programs to integrate STD/HIV/TB services in the community.
• Collaborate and direct multiple grants in the STD/HIV/TB areas to ensure that goals, objectives and outcomes are met. 
• Work closely with the MHD Medical Director, Clinic Operations Director, STI Public Health Nurse Coordinator, Communicable Disease Control (CDC) Field Operations Manager, TB Medical Consultant, TB Public Health Nurse Coordinator and Clinic Coordinators to ensure that the clinic, field and surveillance protocols are current and enforced.

Management and Administration

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of grant applications and budgets.
• Assist with contract negotiations.
• Develop and monitor contracts with professionals and community-based organizations.
• Prepare reports, briefings and updates.
• Facilitate clinical learning experiences and site visits for program partners and grantors.
• Interact with City governmental units, non-City agencies and community-based organizations.
• Provide professional expertise to research projects and proposals.
• Manage the equipment and supply needs of the clinics.  
• Develop, implement and maintain all STI/HIV/TB policies, protocols and procedures consistent with state and federal guidelines.
• Coordinate appropriate enforcement of local and state public health regulations associated with TB control. 
• Coordinate appropriate medical oversight, prevention and intervention activities within the Tuberculosis Prevention and Care (TBPC) program. 
• Oversee refugee screening and related medical access and care referrals through the TBPC program.

Supervision

• Direct and supervise program staff in the STI/HIV/TB areas.
• Oversee all daily clinical and administrative duties associated with the STI and TB clinics. 
• Oversee activities of Communicable Disease Control supervisory staff assigned to the STI/HIV/TB Program including the Field Operations Manager, First Line Supervisor and Special Projects Coordinator.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and scheduling to meet programmatic needs.
• Conduct hiring, evaluation and performance reviews of program staff; provide staff mentoring, development and training.
• Promote professional development and accountability in a supportive environment; work with the MHD Human Resources regarding personnel issues. 

Community Leadership

• Collaborate with the MHD STI/HIV/TB management team, local health departments, the State of WI Division of Health, the Medical College of WI, Children’s Hospital of WI, the AIDS Resource Center of WI, and other community health centers, managed care organizations, physician networks and private physicians to assure programmatic goals are met. 
• Provide leadership to the MHD regarding preventive STI/HIV/TB public health initiatives. 
• Identify, recruit, develop, support and maintain primary partners around STI/HIV/TB awareness and service delivery.
• Coordinate efforts with other coalitions and initiatives and draw on available sources for technical assistance. 
• Advocate for community empowerment and ownership of STI/HIV/TB issues and long term infrastructure improvement efforts.

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1.  Bachelor’s degree in community health, health education, human services, nursing, public health, social work or related field from an accredited college or university.  

2.  Four years of progressively responsible experience in community health, health education, human services, nursing, public health, social work or related field. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered however, a Master’s degree in a related field may be substitute for one year of experience only.

3.  Valid driver's license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

4,  Possession of a properly insured vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment. An automobile allowance is provided.

IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.

• Supervisory experience in community health, health education, human services, nursing, public health, social work or related field work.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in community health, health education, human services, nursing, public health, social work or a related field.
• Bilingual skills (e.g. Spanish or Hmong).

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of program management principles, including outcome assessment.
• Knowledge of public health and communicable disease intervention measures specifically those related to STI/HIV/TB.
• Knowledge of health equity concepts and the social determinants of health.
• Ability to learn the components of implementing a trauma-informed care model.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to support diverse perspectives in developing, implementing and evaluating policies, programs and services that affect the health of a community.

Supervisory Skills

• Ability to develop and implement strategic goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to coach and mentor direct reports.
• Ability to apply time management techniques and prioritize responsibilities to ensure work is accomplished by project deadlines.
• Leadership, supervisory, and training skills: ability to assign duties, set performance standards, provide guidance and training, monitor work in progress, evaluate performance, and make hiring recommendations.
• Ability to develop processes and strategies for working efficiently.

Communication Skills

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.  
• Ability to effectively communicate with offsite staff.

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary staff, the public, various City of Milwaukee Officials and other agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and fairly with coworkers and citizens whose background may differ from one’s own.  
• Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain educational and supportive relationships with individuals, families, and groups. 
• Ability to manage emotional or difficult client situations.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Computer Skills

• Knowledge of and ability to work with computer applications, including database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software as well as case management information systems.

Judgment and Analysis

• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to employ innovative approaches to meeting and resolving assignments and critical issues.
• Ability to represent the department with professionalism, honesty, and integrity. 
• Highly motivated, self-directed and well organized.

The current salary range (1GX) is $74,823-$93,010 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $77,068-$95,800 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after Friday, May 8, 2020. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting, http://city.milwaukee.gov/jobs.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St., Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.