Deputy Bureau Director BHP

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Job Posting closes:
February 22, 2026
Required documents uploaded by:
February 22, 2026

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, allowing 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.

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• Who can apply: KDHE Agency Only (Employees of KDHE)
• 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.

• Annual Pay Range: $85,000 - $90,000
• 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 Deputy Bureau Director (K0212304) for Bureau of Health Promotion supports multiple state chronic disease, injury, and violence prevention programs in the Bureau of Health Promotion. This position works closely with the Bureau Director to provide oversight of programs, maintain relationships with funders, expand and nurture partnerships, and foster internal and external collaboration. The Deputy Director supports conceptual development and implementation of evidence‑based public health strategies to support population health and prevent chronic disease, injury, and violence in Kansas.

Additionally, this position supports the development, maintenance, and implementation of bureau policies and procedures.

This position will serve as the Principal Investigator/Project Director for multiple agency grant‑funded programs within the Bureau of Health Promotion. They will maintain relationships with funders of assigned programs. Working closely with the Bureau Director to provide oversight and monitor progress on the overall administration and management of all of the bureau’s federally funded programs. Routinely crosses program, bureau, and agency lines and, in collaboration with epidemiology staff, assures coordinated efforts and sufficient data to measure progress toward state chronic disease and injury objectives.

Collaborating with the Bureau Evaluation Team to develop capacity for comprehensive evaluation approaches. Directs professional staff in multiple bureau programs in preparation of applications for federal and private grant funds which support program efforts to achieve chronic disease and injury program objectives, becoming actively involved with the development of new to the agency and new project period proposals. Reviews final drafts of all bureau grant budgets and contracts, providing technical assistance to program staff as needed.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports the Bureau Director in leadership activities…