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Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Newborn and Well Child Screening Manager

Won't you join us?

The Newborn and Well Child Screening Manager will be responsible for leadership and coordination of the Health Check Program and Newborn Metabolic Screening Program.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):

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  Provides expert guidance, technical assistance, training, and mentorship to hospitals, providers, and public health staff to assure newborn metabolic screening is completed and reported as required.
• Responsible for coordination of the Newborn Screening Advisory Council meetings, communication, and membership.
• Works collaboratively with child health Epidemiologists to resolve provider newborn metabolic scrrening reporting issues.
• Responsible for leadership and coordination of the Health Check wellness screening program.
• Responsible for assuring ongoing coordination, training, and support for local public health nurses in the provision of Health Check for Medicaid and PeachCare enrolled children and adolescents.
• Develops and implements ongoing annual site reviews in public health districts to assure Medicaid billing compliance for health check services.
• Works collaboratively with Department of Community Health and Medicaid Care Management Organizations’ staff to assure timely communication and guidance for Health Check related changes.
• Responsible for assuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guidelines through ongoing evaluation, oversight, and reporting.
• Provides ongoing coordination and monitoring to assure timelines, reports, contract requirements are completed as required.
• Provides support for grant applications and needs assessments as required.
• Responsible for effective collaboration between division and DPH programs, public health districts, agencies, and partners.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND Five years of experience managing professional level staff
OR
Nine years of experience AND Five years of management experience at the level
equivalent to area of assignment
OR
Five years of experience at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM011).
Note: Related professional experience may substitute for the minimum educational requirement on a year for year basis.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.