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City of Chicago PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR II in Chicago, Illinois
Description:
JOB/BID ANNOUNCEMENT
Public Health Administrator II
Department of Public Health
Syndemic Infectious Disease Bureau/Public Health Services Divison
Number of Positions: 4
This position is open to the public and all current city employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
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The mission of the Chicago Department of Public Health is to promote and improve health by engaging residents, communities, and partners in establishing and implementing policies and services that prioritize residents and communities.
Public Health Services Division: The Public Health Administrator II (PHA II) will work collaboratively with management in managing the operational and administrative functions of Syndemic Infectious Disease (SID) Bureau, Division of Public Health Services. PHA II will be responsible for direct supervision, direction, training, and continuous assessment of entry level staff including Communicable Disease Control Investigators (CDCI II) & Data Entry Operators (DEO). PHA II will assist management in leading understanding of the principles of surveillance and public health interventions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Ongoing systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health-related data
Planning, implementation and evaluation of the Syndemic Infections Diseases (HIV, STIs, Mpox & viral hepatitis) programs
Supervise and mentor staff regarding SID surveillance and public health intervention.
Provide guidance on case investigations, follow up with the health care providers messaging appropriate treatment regimens, and creatively problem solve to address challenges with clinical providers and clients diagnosed with a syndemic infectious disease.
Will be responsible to conduct healthcare provider education regarding biomedical intervention strategies to prevent the transmission of HIV and STIs
Provide intensive care coordination and supportive services to clients in addressing their HIV, STI, viral hepatitis and mpox. Support the navigation of healthcare and social service referrals and wrap around services for patients diagnosed with SID.
Will be responsible to initiate access to HIV PrEP/PEP, Doxy-PEP care support and continued access assistance to existing PrEP patients.
Will be responsible to make referrals to external service providers and assist clients with scheduling visits to further discuss PrEP and other health care concerns with a medical provider.
Will provide SID pre and post-test client-centered counseling, SID testing, risk assessments, and risk reduction and prevention coaching/counseling.
Conduct surveys to assess clients’ needs and develops and implements program plans, objectives, standards and procedures for use by staff or delegate agencies in providing services to clients
Establishes linkages with health and social service agencies to facilitate the sharing of resources
Will be responsible to enter data promptly and ensure confidentiality of client information.
Oversee the maintenance of patient files and timely documents of services, program records and the preparation of narrative and statistical reports on program activities
Implements procedural changes to modify and improve the quality and scope of program services
Facilitate or participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and other meetings as required.
Collaborate with sexual and gender health stakeholders.
Handle a variety of special projects and other related duties, as assigned.
PHA II will work under direct supervision of Director of Disease Investigations within the Division of Public Health Services, SID Bureau.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Address: 1340 S. Damen
Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM
*Some additional hours may be required in case of a public health emergency
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field supplemented by two years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of public health programs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Selection Criteria
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, will be selected.
APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)
Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process , please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 12/29/2024 . No exceptions will be made.
