DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address: 150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: 64,500 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 

This position will work with internal and external partners through the Overdose Data To Action (OD2A) and State Opioid Response (SOR). The Health Program Manager III is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the State Opioid Response (SOR) program and also supports the OD2A program by coordinating the OD2A Linkages to Care work group. The Program Manager will manage all SOR contracts and budgets, coordinate the work of the University of Arizona MAT Mentors and OAR Line contractors, and prepare and submit monthly SOR progress reports to AHCCCS. The Program Manager is responsible for fulfilling all ADHS Naloxone orders, including monitoring the azopioid@azdhs.gov email for Naloxone orders, Prescribing Guideline Orders and any inquiries related to opioid or substance abuse; working with the state contracted vendor and MMCAP to register law enforcement agencies, county health departments, and coalitions to receive Naloxone; and ensuring that Naloxone orders are filled and tracked as required by rules and regulations. The Program Manager interprets rules and regulations related to Naloxone distribution, prepares and implements operating procedures in accordance with program rules and regulations, provides technical assistance to agencies and programs distributing Naloxone, and monitors program performance to ensure conformance with rules and regulations.
The position requires performing work at/attending meetings at alternate locations and/or traveling when necessary.

Manages all aspects of ADHS distribution of Naloxone and other opioid prevention program materials from monitoring email orders, vendor account creation, and training for recipients while staying within program budgets and regulations.

Prepares, negotiates, administers, and monitors SOR contracts and associated budgets and provides oversight of contractors to ensure completion of all deliverables.

Coordinates the OD2A Linkages to Care work group and collaborates with the OD2A Program Manager and Office Chief, Injury and Violence Prevention to ensure SOR and OD2A program activities are complementary and without redundancies.

Provides technical assistance and oversees and conducts training courses for the Naloxone Community /Law Enforcement Partners and other Statewide Partners.

Liaison to the contracted distributor of Naloxone and other opioid prevention program materials, AHCCCS and MMCAP representatives, and other internal and external partners.

Develops and presents weekly, monthly, and annual programmatic reports.

Team lead for staff assigned to assist with the completion of Naloxone order and distribution activities.

Knowledge of:
-Fundamental project and database management
-Principles and practices of administration
-Concepts of program planning and design
-Laws, rules, and regulations related to the assignment
-Local health planning and service agencies and organizations
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
-Applying time management and organization skills to complete work and manage internal/external collaborations and activities
-Written and oral communication skills
-Cultural competency and political sensitivity
-Working with varied healthcare systems
-Monitoring and correcting contractors for programmatic compliance
-Utilizing computer software to manage word processing, spreadsheets, database queries,
data management, and presentation development
-Report and grant writing, and respond to requests for information related to programmatic activities

Ability to:
-Interpret and summarize complex written and oral information
-Exercise initiative
-Work under stringent deadlines
-Organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks
-Gather, manipulate, interpret, and present information/data
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
-Make presentations to small and large audiences
-Effectively communicate orally and in writing at all levels
-Exercise sound judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information
-Maintain professionalism at all times
-Plan, organize, and administer a health program
-Evaluate program performance and resolve problems of non-compliance
- Support a diverse multicultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work
an environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from
discrimination.

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and 4 years of work experience in a related. A Master's degree in public health may substitute for 2 years of experience.

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and 4 years of work experience in a related. A Master's degree in public health may substitute for 2 years of experience.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27 week wait period for contributions to begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-1085. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.