Assistant Health Program Administrator

About the role

• Department
• Department of Health
• Division
• Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals
• Salary $81,708.00 - $92,074.00
• Job Profile

JC-02956200-92 - Assistant Health Program Administrator

• Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
• Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Non-Standard 35.0
• Job Requisition Number
• JR104259 Assistant Health Program Administrator (Open)

Pay Grade

• C00331 A
• Classification
• Assistant Health Program Administrator
• Class Definition

General Statement of Duties

In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program; and to do related work as required.

Supervsion Received

Works under the general supervision of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is subject to review upon completion through oral and/or written reports for conformance to laws, rules, regulations, departmental policies and objectives.

Supervision Exercised

Plans, organizes, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of a professional, technical and clerical support staff.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

• In the Department of Health, to be responsible for assisting a superior in the planning, organization, coordination, and administration of a health program; to administer the provisions of laws, rules and regulations, as well as to adhere to provisions set forth in grant and contractual agreements relating to the operation of a health program.
• To be responsible for planning, prioritizing, directing, and reviewing the work of a professional, technical and clerical staff and as necessitated revising work schedules to ensure program efficiency.
• To assist in the development and preparation of budgetary needs and to be accountable for the fiscal activities of a health program.
• To be responsible for reviewing and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for necessary program modifications and/or changes in order to improve or maintain the services being provided.
• To coordinate each of the program's activities with other programs in the Department of Health and in other state and federal agencies as applicable, in order to improve the health of the citizens of the state.
• To maintain a constant awareness of state and federal guidelines, laws and regulations, as well as proposed legislation pertinent to each particular program; and as required, making recommendations to a superior as to the changes in programs necessary to comply with such revisions in law.
• To assist in the formulation of standards, policies and procedures of a health program in order to monitor the goals and objectives of the program.
• As required, to represent the Department at meetings and conferences comprising of state, federal and local officials, professionals, and the public involving departmental programs, goals, and objectives.
• To prepare extensive written reports relative to the program's functions and activities.
• To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of health program administration as it applies to a health program and the ability to apply such knowledge in the planning, organization, coordination and administration of a health program; the ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a health program and to make recommendations to a superior for improvements and/or maintenance; the ability to coordinate and supervise professional, technical, and supportive personnel engaged in a health program; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, public groups, and private and public agencies; the ability to prepare extensive written reports as required; and related capacities and abilities.

Education and Experience

• Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in public health, public administration, business administration, hospital administration, or a related field; and
• Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible position involving hospital, public, business, or health administration.
• Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

This position will support the Rhode Island WIC Program by providing direct nutrition services, in-person training, and technical assistance at local WIC agencies throughout the state. The position will provide coverage to local agencies experiencing nutrition staffing vacancies or shortages and provide hands-on training and support to new and existing nutrition staff within the local WIC clinic setting. Statewide travel to local WIC agency locations is needed.

Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field; Registered Dietitian (RD) credential; experience providing nutrition services, staff training, and technical assistance; and experience with the WIC Program.

Benefits

• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees.
• Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit.
• Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system.
• At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.