Oral Health Program Manager

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career;

from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Hybrid)

Salary: $64,800

Grade: 22

The Office of Oral Health (OOH) works to improve the oral health and well-being of Arizona communities through evidence-based prevention strategies, innovative initiatives, and collaborative partnerships that address oral health disparities and access to care, with a focus on maternal, children, youth, and children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) populations. Under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Oral Health, the Program Manager is responsible for statewide oral health grants, contracts, budgets, and disease prevention programs including Cavity Free AZ.

This will include developing and submitting grant applications and required reports; interpreting and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements; administering program budgets; developing, negotiating, and monitoring contracts; providing technical assistance to contractors and partners; establishing program goals and procedures; and evaluating program performance and sustainability. The position will attend internal and external meetings and collaborate with counties, communities, health care providers, agencies, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to strengthen oral health programs and services.

The position also oversees program communications, including website and social media content, and organizes and facilitates stakeholder meetings and activities. This position will provide oversight for statewide oral health workforce and access initiatives focused on strengthening provider capacity and improving access to dental services for CYSHCN, particularly those living in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DHPSAs). This will include coordinating provider education and clinical mentorship, supporting tele dentistry and care navigation strategies, monitoring workforce capacity and readiness data, and overseeing program evaluation and quality improvement activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of oral health, disease prevention, evidence-based practices, contract and budget management, and public health program development. Strong communication, collaboration, strategic planning, and project management skills are essential. Statewide travel is required, with out-of-state travel as needed for conferences, training, and seminars on an as needed basis.

• Plans, implements, and administers a statewide program related to oral health; provides day-to-day technical assistance to contracted programs, sub-recipients, and vendors; develops, updates, and ensures proper implementation to adhere to state and federal requirements; writes grant applications, continuation applications, progress reports, ad-hoc reports, and annual budgets; reviews and approves monthly contractor invoices and processes purchase orders; tracks project deliverables,…