AIDS Drug Assistance Program Manager (CAREAssist) (PEMD)

Job number: REQ-44318

NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must complete an online application at the link provided below under “HOW TO APPLY”.

This is a full-time, permanent management service position and is not represented by a union.

 The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD and TB Section in Portland, OR is recruiting for an exciting opportunity to help people live healthy lives.  The AIDS Drug Assistance Program Manager will lead Oregon’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The ADAP is a state administered public health program authorized under the US Health Resources and Services Administration, Ryan White Part B Program. Oregon’s ADAP provides financial assistance to people living with HIV to ensure access to life saving medications, medical services and dental care. Oregon’s ADAP is referred to as the CAREAssist Program.

 What will you do?
As the AIDS Drug Assistance Program Manager, you will lead a diverse team of 14 dedicated caseworkers, and fiscal operations and administrative staff to provide equitable CAREAssist services throughout Oregon; improve or establish program processes, guidelines, standards and policies to achieve program goals; and assure compliance with state and federal rules and laws as required by funding entities. You will assess systems and identify and carry out initiatives, which aim to improve health outcomes and assist persons in achieving HIV viral suppression. You will monitor budgets and contracts and ensure fiscal controls. You will share responsibility and oversight of the CAREAssist 340B Drug Pricing Program. As a member of the HIV/STD/TB leadership team, you will collaborate with peers and other public health professionals to achieve the goals of End HIV Oregon.  

 In addition, you will maintain, build and strengthen program partnerships inside and outside of the organization to ensure coordination of service delivery and access for diverse populations.  You will lead and participate in planning with team members within the Public Health Division, local health departments, community-based partners, medical and pharmacy providers, and most importantly, persons living with HIV to develop and improve programs that meet vital community needs and have measurable impact across Oregon’s HIV continuum of prevention and care.

 What are we looking for?

Requested Skills

• Minimum requirements: Six years of supervision, program management, or professional-level experience managing a public health program. This experience must have included at least two years of supervision and management of a public health program, section, or unit which included: A) development of program rules and policies, B) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, C) program evaluation, and D) budget preparation.  (NOTE: A bachelor's degree in human and social services, public health, community health or a field related to the program may be substituted for three years of the required experience but will not substitute for the two years of specialized experience.)
• Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human and social services, public health, community health or a field related to the program.
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience, including an understanding of how to effectively address needs, delegate, give and receive feedback and produce exceptional outcomes.
• Experience implementing employee engagement and development programs successfully.
• Experience evaluating and assessing the impact of strategic fiscal and program issues.
• Experience managing federal grant-funded programs; writing, negotiating and administering contracts; and overseeing budgets and other finance processes.
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience working on grant programs funded by the CDC, HRSA, or experience working with Ryan White and ADAP programs.
• Experience or knowledge of health systems of care (such as pharmacy benefits, medical, insurance systems or services).
• Experience developing data driven initiatives that address health disparities among vulnerable or marginalized populations.
• Experience working with communicable disease prevention or care programs.

• Experience promoting health equity and inclusion and applying a health equity lens to policies and practices.

• Demonstrated successful experience engaging stakeholders.
• Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

To view the announcement and apply, please visit the following link:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Portland--OHA--Oregon-Street/AIDS-Drug-Assistance-Program-Manager--Principal-Executive-Manager-D-_REQ-44318

Contact Information

Cyndi Phipps-Roman 503-945-6377

https://www.oregon.gov/oha/HSD/BH-Child-Family.aspx