Health Program Manager

Requirements

MOS Codes: 0002 (Navy), 70A, 70B (Army) , 41A1A (Air Force)

Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Administration , Public Health, Health Education, Biological Sciences, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health or management of other public sector programs, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by date of appointment.

General Purpose

Under general direction, manage public health programs in clinical services, community health, educational services, or other assigned division.

Typical Duties

Manage and develop public health program(s). Involves: Managing, supervising, and outlining short and long-term goals and program priorities. Monitor work progress and oversee the development and administration of the assigned program operating budget. Conduct and attend meetings and chair committees regarding the implementation of projects, strategic planning, grant proposal/administration, or other administrative issues.? Plan, implement, and administer multiple health projects in collaboration with other City departments and health department programs, including Emergency Preparedness, Health Education, Epidemiology, WIC, El Paso Community Clinic (Sexual Health, Chest Clinic, Immunizations), HIV Prevention, HOPWA, Call Center, Rawlings Dental, Medical Mobile Unit Operations, and Laboratory Services.

Conduct regular inspection and evaluation of performance against approved plans and objectives to assess and improve services. Involves: Prepare reports regarding program activities, accomplishments, and goals. Coordinate activities with community groups, health providers, and community organizations on both non-emergency and emergency conditions. Assist in responding to and resolving sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.

Monitor and approve budget expenditures. Involves: Prepare and administer operating and maintenance budget. Prepare grant proposals, establish objectives, and assist in program or project monitoring. Review and research application materials to obtain pertinent information. Consult with others within the City and/or the department to determine the applicability of the grant. Coordinate information between departments and agencies regarding grant information and status. Direct and monitor grant program activities and evaluate results. Collaborate and execute the department's strategic plan, develop comprehensive reports evaluating grant objectives and performance , and provide such reports to grant-funding agencies. Develop statistical and narrative reports , as well as data analysis, to document and analyze the program's results for the department, the Health and Human Services Commission, and other relevant agencies, thereby assisting in their investigations and preventing the further introduction and spread of disease.

Represent the program in meetings and prepare correspondence to individuals or institutions that may impact the control of public health diseases and hazards. Provide support services not considered to be routine that facilitate program activities. Provide input to management and administration regarding how staff achieve program objectives and adhere to policies, protocols, and procedures. Review and evaluate service delivery methods and systems, including administrative and control systems and internal relationships. Identify opportunities for improvement to systems and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency, internal control, and make recommendations to the department leadership . Additional duties may be assigned based on operational needs.

Supervise assigned staff. Involves: scheduling, assigning, instructing, guiding, and checking work. Appraise employee performance. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, or other employee status changes.

General Information

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Note: This position to fill the Health Education Promotion Program.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Health Program Manager. You must apply if you are still interested in this position

Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Employment is predicated on continuation of state/federal funding.

Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

Determined by agreement

Closing Date/Time: 11/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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• City of El Paso

• 915-212-1244

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