JOB SUMMARY

The HTMBCC Program Manager, under general direction, is responsible for performing administrative professional work and coordinating projects/activities between various divisions, departments, public agencies, and private sector representatives to decrease infant mortality using evidence-based interventions. An infant mortality reduction will improve our Texas babies and mothers' health.

COMPETENCIES:

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of maternal, child, and infant health.
• Works with team and stakeholders to conduct needs assessment of the local community with particular focus on maternal, child, reproductive, and family health and reduction of infant mortality and poor birth outcomes.
• Carries out stakeholder capacity and readiness appraisal with particular focus on maternal, child, reproductive, and family health, and reduction of infant mortality and poor birth.
• Responsible for building capacity and commitment in the community.
• Analyzes and uses data in formulating strategic planning and implementation of assigned projects and interventions.

• Present Public Health information to at-risk clients and the public.

• Monitors and evaluates assigned programs and projects, sets deadlines, analyzes issues, and provides recommendations.

• Ability to communicate with people with various levels of medical knowledge in both written and verbal forms.

• Implements, monitors, and evaluates new programs.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.
• Prepares written reports, educational materials, and presentations on project progress and results.
• Works to ensure coordination between divisions within the department and with external stakeholders.
• Organizes and prepares written summaries of project reports and action plans in a timely manner.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Ability to evaluate programs and make necessary adjustments to deliver the best data driven strategies to our residents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be familiar with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Most know how to explain scientific information and data to the public.
• Must be able to interpret statistical data and scientific reports.
• Be able to establish effective and harmonious work relationships with the company staff.
• Must know how to create clear and concise programmatic reports.
• Utilize desktop publishing tools to create program marketing materials and reports for publication/public dissemination.

Education and Experience

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Health, or Health Care Administration related filed.

Requires three (3) years of related work experience.

Special Certifications and License

Valid Texas Driver’s License

HIPPA Certified

Independence and Judgement

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment

Initiative and Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; have to figure out where to go for answers; must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities.

Supervisory and Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department

Financial Responsibility

Using some judgment with monitoring budget, brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall department/division budget.

Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort.

Responsibility for Equipment and Property

Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.

Working Conditions

Frequent travel associated with job; periodic situations that cause stress and tension in the execution of regular duties

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check. 

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of continuous service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical and dental insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.