Senior Program Manager - SPHLocation: Texas Medical Center-Houston, TexasCategory: Professional/ManagerialUTH Houston School of Public HealthRequisition #: 2400012VWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.Full-Time Senior Program Manager position with the UTHealth School of Public Health.Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary:Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI), established by the 87 th Texas Legislature (2021), is an agency associated with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). By leveraging the robust capabilities of Texas’ largest school of public health and its six campuses located throughout the state in Austin, Brownsville, Dallas, El Paso, Houston, and San AntonioTEPHI will:· Create a trained multi-sector public health reserve of at least 3,100 members across the state.· Establish a reliable and secure data analysis infrastructure reinforced by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).· Create a laboratory testing network to monitor for emerging infectious agents beyond COVID-19.· Develop new and operationalize current “work and learn safe” protocols for small and rural businesses, schools, and essential food production.Develops, plansandmanagesallactivitiesofaschool/unitprogram(s)orproject(s).FunctionsinaLeadership capacity in theprogram.Position Key Accountabilities:
Overseesallaspectsoftheprogram/projectactivities.Setsdeadlines,assignsresponsibilities,andmonitors project progress. Provides direction and guidance to departmentpersonnel.
Stays abreast of new and updated protocols and policies and develops, implements, and manages internal policies andprocedures.
Manages compliance and ensures the department follows internal and external rules, regulations and standards.Oversees inspections and/or reviews and ensures the appropriate personnel have the proper credentials and licensingneeded.
Manages/maintainsannualbudget,negotiatesservicecontracts, reportsonprogressand/orauthorizes expenditures.
Providesguidancetouppermanagementandkeepstheminformed ofkeyactivities andmakes periodic progressreports.
Manages partnerships with internal departments regarding strategy and collaborativeopportunities.
Preparesprogressreportsandgrantproposalstobothprivatefoundationsandgovernmentalagencies.May work closely with Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission ofgrants.
Interacts with representatives from state, federal, and private agencies regarding proposals andfunded projects.
Working in conjunction with Public Affairs, may create and edit various communications materials for the department/program,whichmayincludeprintedmaterials,websitecontentand/ordepartmentnewsletters.
Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes. Prepares/makes oral presentations at professionalmeetings.
Manages Human Resources activities for direct report in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and terminating, training and development, performance evaluations, and salaryplanning.
Other duties asassigned.
Certification/Skills:May require program-specific certifications.Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of education.Minimum Experience:Seven (7) years of applicable experience.Physical Requirements:Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.Security Sensitive:This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215Residency Requirement:Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.If you are looking for a great healthcare career in Houston, visithttp://go.uth.edu/careers!University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)Established in 1972 by The University of Texas System Board of Regents, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is Houston’s Health University and Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery and excellence in patient care. The most comprehensive academic health center in the UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, UTHealth Houston is home to schools of biomedical informatics, biomedical sciences, dentistry, nursing and public health and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School. UTHealth Houston includes The University of Texas Harris County Psychiatric Center, as well as the growing clinical practices UT Physicians, UT Dentists and UT Health Services. The university’s primary teaching hospitals are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.UTHealth BenefitsUTHealth Houston offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. For more information on our benefits programs please refer to the UTHealth Houston Office of Benefits Website.https://www.uth.edu/benefits/Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUTHealth Houston is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth Houston policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.UTHealthHoustonhas adopted a policy consistent with CMS regulations to protect our patients and university community from exposure to COVID-19. This policy affects all employees, residents, fellows, students, contractors, new hires, visiting scholars program participants, adjunct faculty, and volunteers who work, train, or collaborate at the John S. Dunn Behavioral Science Center.In addition, all UTHealthHoustonemployees who are assigned to work at a location that is subject to the affiliated partner’s hospital, clinical offices, or agency are required to abide by UTHealth’sHoustonrules and regulations, as well as the affiliate’s rules and regulations, including COVID-19 vaccination and safety requirements.Work location is based on the needs of the department and may be adjusted.