Public Health Program Administrator

Public Health Program Administrator

Take the next step in your career as a Public Health Program Administrator with the Department of Health. This position places you at the center of statewide cancer prevention and control efforts that shape long-term health for Pennsylvanians. Your work will help guide partners, support programs, and advance health equity. Join a focused team that strives for strong, lasting results.

This position supports statewide cancer prevention and control initiatives by managing programs, guiding partners, and advancing evidence-based strategies. As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Leadership: Lead development and monitoring of cancer prevention and control initiatives
• Partnership Coordination: Maintain strong relationships with federal and statewide partners, coalitions, and stakeholders
• Policy Evaluation: Review guidance, legislation, and data to assess cancer control needs and opportunities
• Data Utilization: Use evidence and surveillance data to guide planning and identify gaps in cancer control activities
• Communication Support: Develop plans and materials that share program progress, inform partners and the public, and meet accountability requirements
• Contract Oversight: Administer grants and contracts to support statewide cancer control efforts

Full-time employment, 37.5 hour per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. You will report to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.