Job Purpose & Position Overview:

This position serves as the Director for the Winnebago Public Health Department Wa i pi nagu (Diabetes) Program. Work involves direct management, fiscal, and personnel oversight of the Diabetes Program and other related grant programs.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides professional leadership to plan, implement and evaluate the treatment, management and prevention elements of the Wa i pi nagu Program.
• Provides direct management and supervision of the Winnebago Public Health Department Diabetes Program personnel (10+). Oversight of specialty consultant contracts such as dietitians and other positions as needed.
• Plans, organizes and utilizes the resources available to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Wa i pi nagu Program.
• Responsible for grant management and reporting requirements of the Wa i pi nagu program grants.
• Provides professional guidance, support and encouragement for staff, to further professional growth and development, to ensure they keep abreast of the latest standards of care, guidelines and best practices within their scope.
• Responsible for budget preparation, control and modification of program and grant budgets in accordance with specific guidelines, procedures, and regulations.
• Meets regularly with staff to ensure efficient operation and implementation of program goals and objectives, and to approve program changes or additions.
• Acts as a liaison between the Wa i pi nagu Program and the Twelve Clans Unity Hospital Medical Team to exchange information, identify program needs and to maximize the delivery of care for the patients, in-home, clinic, hospital, and community settings.
• Works under the immediate supervision of the Chief Public Health Officer who provides general guidance and support for implementing overall priorities, personnel policies and procedures and the goal and objectives of the Wa i pi nagu Program.
• Supervise and help coordinate billing procedures for diabetes treatment, management and prevention services to collect reimbursement and promote program sustainability.
• Responsible for maintaining the diabetes and prediabetes registry and submitting the annual diabetes audit.
• Responsible for leading collaborative efforts within the community to enhance programming activities, goals, outcomes, and partnerships.

Qualifications/Skills:

• This position is considered administrative/supervisory. Prefer a four-year degree in management, health services, nursing, diabetics, nutrition and/or related science. Number of years of experience in management/supervision/fiscal oversight will be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
• Incumbent must possess the ability to work independently and exercise a large degree of leadership, initiative, judgment and professionalism in planning, designing, and implementing diabetes treatment and prevention programs.
• Incumbent must have the ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and the experience and education conducive to creating a positive environment.
• Professional knowledge of basic and advanced management skills, principles, practices, and procedures required to plan, assess, evaluate and implement program goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop program budgets and to provide monitoring and continuous evaluation of the fiscal management of program accounts and expenditures in accordance with standards and regulations required.
• Must feel comfortable analyzing data to drive program decisions and direction.
• Supervisory experience is necessary. Incumbent will be responsible for orientation, supervision, evaluation, and monitoring of professional growth of all employees.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Experience in writing federal grants & federal grant management preferred.

Public Health Core Competencies for this Position

Public Health Sciences

• Describes the scientific foundation of the field of public health.
• Use evidence in developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving policies, programs, and services.

Analysis and Assessment

• Apply ethical data principles.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

• Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance.
• Participate in and/or provide opportunities for professional development.
•  Contributes to continuous improvement of individual, program, and organizational performance.

Policy Development and Program Planning

• Recommend strategies, policies and programs based on current and projected trends and feasibility thereof.
• Use and assess integrated data and management systems to inform public health decisions.

Communication and Cultural Competency

• Communicate the roles of governmental public health and public health stakeholders as well as information to influence behavior and improve public health.
• Advocate for the demonstrate the value of a diverse public health workforce.
• Gather input from and facilitate communication among individuals, groups, organizations and local government to improve community health.

Financial Planning and Management

• Uses performance management systems for program and organizational improvement.
• Establishes teams for the purpose of achieving program and organizational goals.
• Motivates personnel for the purpose of achieving program and organization goals.

Training Requirements:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.

Cognitive Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team
• Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants must comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31 C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American and Veteran applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. WCHS participates in E-Verify.