Birth Defects Program Unit Manager (Program Manager I)-61006475

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Under general supervision of the Director of the Population Health Surveillance Section within the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health (MCH), this position will be primarily responsible for managing the SC Birth Defects Program including all staff and activities. The manager will be responsible for overall implementation of the program and responsible for coordinating effective use of health data for prevention, research, and referrals. The manager will collaborate with programs across the MCH Bureau to ensure awareness and understanding of birth defects in South Carolina.

STRATEGY AND PLANNING: Lead the SC Birth Defects Program to include the systematic collection of quality data, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure awareness of available information and ensuring effective use of data. Identify and address gaps in the surveillance of birth defects in South Carolina.

SUPERVISION: Plan, assign, schedule, prioritize, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff. Conduct employee performance reviews, ensuring the accuracy and quality of work and overall work performance.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT: Participate in writing grant and other funding proposals. Direct, review, and develop requests for proposals and contracts. Provide and review technical assistance to communities and partners with respect to birth defects and public health surveillance. Work as a liaison to outside entities to develop and maintain partnerships. Serves as a primary investigator (PI) for existing grants.

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: Strong understanding of birth defects. Working knowledge of effective program planning, evaluation, grant writing, and reporting of activities. Effective knowledge of South Carolina’s public health system and maternal and child health issues. Experience in using data to monitor the health status of populations. Ability to foster effective relationships across program areas and disciplines internal and external to SC Department of Public Health (DPH). Competence using computers/software is necessary. Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications, subject to approval by the SCDPH Chief Human Resources Officer, or their delegate. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Master’s degree in public health or related field and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant, being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.