Program Manager

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:
August 26 th , 2026

Required documents uploaded by:
August 26 th , 2026

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions:
Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, Kan Care). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

KDHE does not provide sponsor ships for this position.

E-Verify:
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• Who can apply:
  Anyone (External).
• Classified/Unclassified Service:
  Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits:
  Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible:
  Yes
• Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.75
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary:

The position (K0240286) works with subrecipients to ensure completion of work plans, deliverables, and other contract requirements. Monitors document submissions for accuracy and completeness, ensuring they meet work plan deliverable requirements and comply with federal cooperative agreement requirements. Oversee the 7 HCC coordinators and HCC fiscal agent subrecipient agreements. Monitors adherence to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) grant requirements and Healthcare Coordinator and HCC Fiscal Agent agreements.

Interpret federal guidelines and policies and complete state-level cooperative agreement requirements. Tracks and monitors preparedness inventory for expiration dates and medical material quality control considerations. Manages inventory levels and stock rotation, advising product replacement in accordance with good inventory management processes as directed by Preparedness Inventory Management Protocols and Policies (IMPPS). Coordinates with the Grants Team on storage vendor contracting and payment schedule.

Maintains updates to the Preparedness IMPPS and manages fit testing equipment. Lead the statewide healthcare coalition steering committee and quarterly meetings with the RRCs. Develops and conducts presentations and webinars, as needed, throughout the State of Kansas for coalition members, including management on various aspects of the HPP program. Travels throughout the state to regional healthcare coalition meetings to maintain two-way communication and coordinate all preparedness planning and response efforts effectively.

Plays an active role in fostering an environment where public health, KDHE team members, and Healthcare Coalitions are encouraged to share ideas, collaborate, and innovate. Provides oversight and direction to the healthcare coalition coordinators with emphasis on excellent customer service while meeting all requirements of the HPP cooperative agreement. Provide leadership and technical…