Project/Program Manager III - COVID-19 Outpatient Clinic Response Lead
- Summary
- This Healthcare Response for Outpatient Clinics Program Lead/SME will work in Project /Program Manager (PPM) III position. This PPM III is a SDA/TLT position that is responsible for a broad range of activities including ensuring the timeliness and quality of communicable disease investigation and response activities, development and updating of protocols, training and development of investigation staff, internal and external communications, identification of funding opportunities and grant oversight, and administrative duties as assigned. The focus area for this PPM III Lead/SME role is oversight of surveillance, case and facility outbreak investigations, infection control and other response and prevention activities, and grant activities related to a broad range of outpatient healthcare settings including outpatient clinics, dialysis facilities, home health and dental clinics.This PPM III supervises multidisciplinary staff. This position reports to the Public Health Services Supervisor (PHSS) for COVID-19 healthcare response and works collaboratively with the Section’s other Program Leads, Program Managers, Medical Epidemiologists, Analytics and Informatics Team, Immunization Team, and Administration Team. This position provides back-up coverage to other Team Lead staff on communicable disease investigation and response activities as needed and participates in after-hours call coverage (approximately 6 to 8 weeks per year).
WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicantsWORK LOCATION: This position will work remote and at the Chinook Building located at 401 5th Ave Seattle, WA 98104.APPLICATION PROCESS:
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application.
- Supplemental questions.
- Cover Letter
You may attach multiple documents if you wish with your application by either:- Attaching multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section
- Copying and pasting information from one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
DURATION OF POSITION:The work you will perform is anticipated to end no later than June 30th, 2021. However, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on funding and program need. - Job Duties
- Provide oversight to investigators who support outpatient care settings with direct assistance for COVID-19 prevention, case and outbreak investigation, testing, and infection control guidance and activities.
- Supervise disease investigators, including Public Health Nurses (PHN) and Disease Research and Intervention Specialists (DRIS); the supervision involves hiring, mentoring, developing training expectations, and recommending effective discipline or termination.
- In collaboration with other CD-IMMS Section members, communicate pertinent information and data to Public Health leadership, colleagues, health care providers, and the public, when indicated.
- Represent Public Health with internal and external partners, including community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
- Coordinate with Public Health testing team on prioritization and deployment for COVID-19 testing support.
- Develop, inform, and distribute COVID-19 guidance documents for outpatient clinics and care settings in collaboration with Program Leads, Public Health leadership, Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other partners
- Develop and maintain COVID-19 investigation protocols and other tools and resources (e.g. scripts, frequently asked questions, intake forms).
- Develop strategies and tools to structurally embed race and social justice policies and practices in the COVID-19 response.
- Provide input to Public Health leadership, DOH, and Northwest Healthcare Response Network (NWHRN) and other key agencies and stakeholders on key issues identified within the outpatient care sector.
- Coordinate response activities with external partners, such as DOH and nearby LHJs.
- Participate and present in outpatient educational webinars and other outreach activities as needed.
- Collaborate closely with the Section's Analytics and Informatics Team to ensure epidemiologic data are collected, reviewed (quality assurance) analyzed, and reported to optimally support the Section's needs and mission.
- Seek and apply for new grant opportunities and manage contracts or grants as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned including supporting development and implementation of program performance measures/metrics.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others, including working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experienced in leadership and oversight of multidisciplinary teams.
- Desired:
- Clinical background (may include, but not limited to: nurse, physician, veterinarian, clinic or long-term care facility manager).
- Experience managing COVID-19 cases/outbreaks in outpatient or clinical settings and/or at a local, state or federal public health setting.
- Demonstrated skills and comprehension in communicable disease epidemiology, clinical characteristics, prevention, investigations, disease control, and pandemic preparedness and response highly desirable.
- Experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience in a local or state public health practice setting.
- Knowledge of county hiring and contracting procedures highly desirable.
- Demonstrated skill in developing and giving presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend new and complex bodies of knowledge efficiently.
- Bilingual/bicultural
- Supplemental Information
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Work Schedule: The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Some of the work associated with this position will be performed remotely, at least through July 5, 2021 in compliance with King County’s telecommuting mandate. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the Public Health Directive from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer.
To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint. This position participates in the section's response during outbreaks and emergencies as approved by supervisor, and participates in after-hours and weekend call coverage for communicable disease reports from healthcare providers, approximately 6-8 weeks per year. This position is FLSA Exempt and ineligible for overtime pay.
Necessary Special Requirements:- Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
- Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan. This position supports and advances King County's values for fair and culturally competent service delivery, innovative, effective and efficient application of resources, building a culture of performance, and expanding opportunities to seek input, listen and respond to industry and residents.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time.
- Possess a valid WA State driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications will be screened to determine whether candidates meet minimum qualifications. Candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above may be invited to participate in a test, hands-on exercise and/or panel interview process. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring
UNION AFFILIATION:
This position is not representedCONTACT: For more information about the application process, please contact Debbie Baker, HR Analyst, at debbaker@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-4053
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Describe your experience overseeing and directing communicable disease case and outbreak investigations, including the number of years of experience you have doing this type of work. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.02Describe your experience and background in clinical work, including years and type of experience and setting. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.03Describe your experience and knowledge of communicable disease and outbreak investigations, including the setting(s) and number of years of experience you have beyond coursework. Please specifically list if you have experience with conducting COVID-19 case or outbreak investigations, and/other outbreak investigations. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.04Describe your experience interpreting and summarizing data, and assessing and assuring data quality, beyond coursework. Please include a description of the setting where you have applied these skill sets, and the number of years of experience you have done this type of work in a public health or communicable disease (surveillance) setting. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.05Describe your experience in supervisory roles, including the time spent as a supervisor or manager, and the number of staff you have supervised. If you do not have any experience, please type N/A.06Are you applying to this position as an eligible Current or Previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant And Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County AND I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. AND The position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
07If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question