CANCER REGISTRAR MANAGER

Job Requisition ID: 57229 Agency: Department of Public Health Office: Health Statistics Division: Health Registries Posting ID: 22-26-0296/ 57229 Posted: 07/08/2026 - 07/22/2026 Class Title: CANCER REGISTRAR MANAGER - 05955 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571/month; Full Range $8,571-$12,651/monthJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Position Overview The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual to perform complex technical and advisory functions to evaluate quality, completeness, and validity of cancer data, to identify program problems and prepare methods to alleviate the problems.Benefits Statement As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) 13-14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Functions Subject to administrative approval, plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Illinois State Cancer Registry (ISCR), including field operations, biomedical coding, and data management. Using independent judgment, coordinates and reviews the functions of the ISCR management staff. Serves as working supervisor. Conducts studies of ISCR operations. Establishes quantitative and qualitative standards to evaluate the program. Establishes and maintains good working relationships with reporting hospitals, medical institutions, other state registries, other divisions of IDPH, other state agencies, and staff in national standard setting and cancer registration organizations. Attends management meetings, provides updates to Division Chief regarding the status of the registry, upcoming deadlines and issues related to data collection. Prepares or assists in preparation of proposed legislation and Administrative Rules for ISCR. Writes grant proposals and progress reports for funding to support ISCR. Maintains personal continuing education program as related to current literatures in the field.Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college with courses in health information management, nursing or medical science. Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a hospital tumor registry program or comparable experience. Requires certification by the National Cancer Registrars Association as a Certified Tumor Registrar. Preferred Qualifications Four (4) years of experience in cancer registration program management, principles, standards and methods. Three (3) years of tumor registry supervisory and program management experience. Three (3) years of experience exercising sound judgment in analyzing, appraising, evaluating and solving problems related to cancer registration. Three (3) years of experience establishing and maintaining public contacts and working relationships with reporting facilities, cancer registrar organizations, and staff in national standards setting organizations. Three (3) years of experience exercising initiative and resourcefulness in the development and completion of complex program development and coordination with other organizations. Four (4) years of experience with desktop software including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pmHeadquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702Work County: SangamonAgency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Group: Health Services This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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