Clinical Health Services Division Manager - Clinical Health Services

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Job Summary:

The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Division Manager provides overall clinical and administrative leadership and support to the Clinical Health Services Division within the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Department (HHS). The position is responsible for the overall success of the CHS Division by ensuring financial management, grants management, program management & development, clinical health outcomes, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, policy management, and staff management are aligned with Health and Human Services Department's mission and goals. The CHS Division Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a culture that facilitates the collaboration and development of a team of healthcare professionals & support staff to provide high quality patient centered clinical care. Additionally, the CHS Division Manager is responsible for communicating and educating key county stakeholders including the public, regulatory partners, funders, elected officials, etc. Lastly, the Clinical Health Services Division Manager will provide direct clinical care as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages the Tuberculosis Prevention, HIV/STI and Public Health Follow-Up clinical programs of the Fort Bend County Clinical Health Services Division; strategically plans for the future of the department based on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT).
• Supervises, directs, assigns duties and schedules work of program lead staff and consults with them regarding management of the programs; Directs clinical staff in the HIV/STD Prevention Program, Public Health Follow-Up Program, Tuberculosis Prevention Program and all newly developed programs following all evidenced based, best practice and regulatory guidelines.
• Supervises and co-chairs the clinical quality committee or all other committees as assigned for the CHS Division. Provides clinical oversight and direct clinical care when needed in Tuberculosis and STD clinic to ensure quality of clinical care given.
• Ensures that reportable conditions are responded to promptly and accurately and that such conditions are reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services as required by statute and regulation.
• Assists the Fort Bend County HHS Director and Deputy Medical Director in developing policies and procedures; Updates standing orders as indicated.
• Provides ongoing communication and education to key county stakeholders including the public, regulatory partners, funders, elected officials, etc. as requested by the HHS Director or Deputy Medical Director.
• Develops and leads a clinical staff development program including competency trainings, clinical chart audits, multi-disciplinary team meetings, grand rounds, employee evaluations, etc. Additionally, responsible for approving continuing education (CEUs) opportunities and required trainings while ensuring that all professional staff maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Assists in budget planning, budget writing, and budget management relating to authorizing expenditures throughout the year; Maintains situational awareness of legislative action and emerging infectious diseases that may impact the work of the department and require additional resources to address.
• Leads all new and existing programming initiatives including grant writing, program objectives & outcomes and funding development.
• Lead all staff management and development initiatives including hiring decisions, engagement, coaching, disciplinary (performance and behavioral), etc.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in nursing; Advanced Practice Nursing Degree or Physician's Assistant Degree preferred.
• 5 years of similar job-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, effective leadership, and organizational skills; Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, and other employees.
• Clinical Leadership Training, HIPAA Certification, Clinical Program Accreditation; Theoretical and Practical Understanding of Cultural Inclusivity; Confidentiality Training; CPR/First Aid Certification; Defensive Driving Certification. BLS and ACLS certified. Required certifications may be achieved after employment begins.

MINIMUM SALARY RANGE: $49.78 - $62.23 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.