HIV & Hepatitis Section Supervisor

Are you passionate about leading work that directly impacts care and prevention services for Iowans living with or disproportionately impacted by HIV and hepatitis? Do you have a vision for integrated services that decrease diagnoses, provide exceptional services, and eliminate health disparities for people affected by HIV and hepatitis? Are you eager to plan and implement strategies to “End the Epidemics” in Iowa? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

The Bureau of HIV, STI, and Hepatitis is seeking a dedicated and dynamic leader as our HIV and Hepatitis Section Supervisor (Public Service Manager 1). The HIV and Hepatitis Section Supervisor may work remotely in the state of Iowa or a contiguous state.

The Section Supervisor is responsible for:

• Leadership
• Provide supervision, coaching, mentorship, and leadership for the HIV and hepatitis section staff (12FTEs) to produce a high performing team that contributes to the Bureau and Section’s mission and goals.
• Foster a work culture that encourages collaboration, accountability, quality customer services, and a positive work environment.
• Provide ongoing opportunities for staff development, including assessing needs, developing plans, and monitoring progress.

Strategic Vision & Strategic Planning

• Develop and articulate a shared vision, including mission, goals and values for the HIV and Hepatitis Section, incorporating the priorities of the bureau, guidance from federal partners, and input from program staff and stakeholders.
• Develop Section mission, goals, and values. Ensure programs within the section are working toward common goals.
• Develop data driven plans to reduce or eliminate the transmission of HIV and hepatitis, to improve the health of populations disproportionately impacted by them, and to improve the health of Iowans living with HIV.

Grant, Data, Program, and Budget Management

Coordinate the writing and submission of federal grant applications.

• Fiscal oversights of budgets, expenditure and auditing process including reporting to federal funders.
• Collect, analyze and ensure confidentiality of reportable disease and programmatic data.
• Assess implications of policy recommendations and respond to local, state, and/or federal legislative or regulatory changes.

Desired Qualifications:

To be successful, you will need skills and experience in:

• Visionary leadership, drive innovation, and navigate complex systems to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated budget management expertise with a history of creating and managing federal grant budgets and advocating for funding needs.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, conflict management, and team development.
• Program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Public speaking to a variety of audiences.

Geographical Information: 

The HIV and Hepatitis Section Supervisor is expected to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the Des Moines office.

Benefits:

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs. 

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Background Checks:

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. 

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

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