Salary: $145,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annually Location : 200 Piedmont Ave. SE Atlanta, GA Job Type: Full Time Salaried Job Number: 2025-Dir WCNS Division/Section: Commissioner's Office Opening Date: 10/02/2025 Closing Date: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Who We Are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) 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 preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you. Job Responsibilities Summary:

Leads and manages programs, staff, and budgets to improve health outcomes for mothers, children, and families. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, ensuring compliance with standards, promoting quality and safety, and fostering collaborations with other departments and community organizations. The role requires strong leadership, clinical experience (especially in public health or nursing), and excellent administrative, communication, and data analysis skills. Program Management: A member of the Executive Leadership Team working with the DPH Commissioner. Responsible for leading the development, implementation, management and evaluation of the Department's Child Health, Women's Health, Home Visiting, Telemedicine, Telemedicine, and Oral Health programs and services. Responsible for leadership and support for the Office of Nursing's and Office of Pharmacy. Manages internal operations, including policy and procedure development, personnel functions, training, and workforce development initiatives. Provides leadership support across the Offices of Child Health, Women's Health, Nursing, Oral Health, Telehealth, and Pharmacy. Responsible for the implementation of division-wide projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and public health priorities. Manages legislative inquiries related to division programs, services, and budget items; prepares timely, accurate responses for internal and external stakeholders. Represents the division in meetings with state leadership, external partners, and stakeholders, communicating priorities and program outcomes.

Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction for WCN services, setting goals and priorities for the department or division. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. Providing leadership and vision by working vertically and cross-functionally with department and division leadership in developing goals, objectives, and priorities for the division and, to ensure assigned areas activities and performance support the mission and priorities of the department. Staff & Budget Oversight: Supervising and managing personnel, budgets, internal and external affairs, and functional areas, monitor financial performance and programs within the office. Collaboration & Outreach: Develops statewide partnerships and initiatives related to public health and maternal and child health. These responsibilities include: (1) Coordination of surveillance activities related to maternal and child health; (2) Providing coordination, expert knowledge on public and personal health issues related to maternal and child health; and (3) Supervision of regulatory or statutory programs related to maternal and child health.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience managing professional level staff OR Ten years of related professional experience AND Six years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Six years of experience required at the lower-level Sr Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM013) or position equivalent. Note: Related professional experience may substitute for the minimum educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in public health or related field. Strong leadership and management skills, project management abilities, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Additional Information The DPH 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 physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity can be allocated per workday, typically 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 credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

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

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

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.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email a request by the closing date of this announcement to:

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. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the 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. Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave. 01

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions? Yes No

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What is your highest level of education completed? Doctorate's Degree Master's Degree Bachelor's Degree Associate's Degree High School Diploma GED

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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health or the County Board of Health? No Full Time Employee Part Time Employee Temp or Contractor Intern Volunteer

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How many years of experience do you have performing fiscal planning and analysis, operational metrics, process improvement and budget management? None Less than 1 Year 1+ Years 2+ Years 3+ Years 4+ Years More than 5 Years

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How many years of experience do you have in program management, including the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Public Health Programs? None Less than 1 year 1+ years 2+ years 3+ years 4+ Years More than 5 Years

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Please check the areas below in which you have experience while in a lead and/orsupervisory role. Check all that apply. (Supervisory experience must be shown under work experience on the application) Selection and hiring of staff Training and/or coaching Assigning and establishing work standards for staff Assigning and establishing work standards for staff Monitoring and reviewing completed work Completing performance evaluations

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How many years of experience do you have in program management, including creating and monitoring strategic and operational plans? None Less than 1 year 1+ years 2+ years 3+ years 4+ Years 5+ Years More than 6 Years

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How many years of experience do you have in Women's Health, including, but not limited to: Maternal Mental Health, Family Planning, Reginal Perinatal Centers, Perinatal Care, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Maternal Home Visiting, and Maternal Mortality Review? None Less than 1 year 1+ Years 2+ Years 3+ Years 4+ Years 5+ Years 6-8 Years More than 10 Years

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How many years of experience do you have in the coordination and collaboration of community partners and stakeholders in the planning and development related to public health and maternal and child health? None Less than 1 year 1+ years 2+ years 3+ years 4+ years More than 5 Years

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