Project​/Program Manager II - Tuberculosis (TB

Summary This position will work with Community Prevention staff, surveillance staff, clinical staff, Tuberculosis Medical Officer, and Health Services Administrator. This is a career service position that reports to the Community TB Prevention Manager (PPMIII). Major areas of responsibility include community outreach and education, conducting trainings and informational sessions, developing educational material, leading school partnerships, and overseeing Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network, patient engagement, and targeted testing initiatives.

This is a mission-driven program focused on preventing the spread of TB in King County. The Community TB Prevention unit focuses on increasing TB testing and treatment by working with communities at higher risk of TB infection and the primary care providers who serve them.

Work Schedule
This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Remote And Onsite Work
The Tuberculosis team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Job Duties

• Build community capacity, partnerships and trust by working with community navigators, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and internal and external partners to provide outreach and education about TB testing and treatment, build awareness, and move the needle on TB prevention
• Oversee targeted testing planning and implementation
• Lead partnership work with schools and help manage student internship/practicum opportunities
• Develop communication strategies to build lasting relationships with community organizations
• Develop educational materials and/or FAQ to increase understanding of TB in the community
• Assist with documentation and communication about TB in oral and written formats for internal and external partners
• Lead Washington Tuberculosis Collaborative Network outreach planning, document requests and report outcomes
• Attend TB Echo, gather patient information for medical consultations or case presentations, compile and file didactic paperwork
• Prepare invoices and assist in budget development and monitoring
• Support social media material creation
• Ensure completeness and quality of data
• Perform data analysis independently or as assigned
• Serve on inter-jurisdictional committees and/or coalitions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum

• Experience coordinating with external partners and stakeholders, such as community-based organizations, educational institutions, and health jurisdictions
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and technical assistance to community partners
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
• Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, partners, and stakeholders
• Experience creating and delivering public health messaging to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in building internal and external partnerships with community organizations.
• Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures, and supporting anti-racist principles of equity and social justice
• Experience using process metrics to inform the success of the program and make adaptations as needed
• Must display good judgement and comfort in making independent decisions, while understanding limitations and elevating as needed in the absence of information
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and projects under a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively in this environment
• Public Health relies on office automation (MS Office 365), other web-enabled tools, and multiple large databases. Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with compute use to perform essential functions of the position

Desired

• Experience with or knowledge of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), particularly how to communicate orally and in writing about it to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of barriers to LTBI care and experience addressing those barriers.
• Background in public health, health…