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Initial Posting Date: 07/12/2024 Application Deadline: 08/12/2024 Agency: Oregon Health Authority Salary Range: $6,257 - $9,677 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Information Systems Manager (Public Health Manager 1) Job Description: The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Injury and Violence Prevention Section is recruiting for an Information Systems Manager to supervise, direct and provide strategic leadership for data system related components of the IVP section within the Oregon Public Health Division, including: Collection, analysis and dissemination of data via the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), the Oregon Violent Death Reporting System (ORVDRS) and the Oregon State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System (SUDORS) Supervision, administration and implementation of grants and special projects related to IVPP data systems, and Supervisory management of 10 staff, including data analysts; epidemiologists; and PDMP program, quality assurance and administrative staff. This position is instrumental to building OHA data infrastructure focused on data justice for injury and violence prevention, and responsible for supervision of staff undertaking information technology procurements to maintain information systems. OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030. The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone. This is a full-time, permanent position and is considered management service and not represented by a union. What you will do! Actively contribute to IVP as an inclusive, diverse, and professional workplace. Manage operations of injury and violence prevention information systems. Serve as part of the IVPP leadership team and supervise work units within the section. Ensure responsiveness to community and partner information needs with a data justice centered approach. Provide strategic leadership to ensure that IVPP information systems support the agency’s and division’s strategic goals and inform programs and policy. Cultivate partnerships and coordinate IVPP data and surveillance activities with internal and external partners. Provide subject matter expertise on injury and violence prevention data and related information systems. What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities. We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx Paid Leave Days: 11 paid holidays each year 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years Pension and retirement programs Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits. At least 80% of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager. OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Minimum Qualifications Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience; OR two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Desired Attributes Ability to effectively manage the psychological impact resulting from regular exposure to information that may cause vicarious trauma, including data on suicide, homicide, interpersonal violence and other challenging topics. Knowledge and experience related to trauma informed practice, and the ability to apply this skill set in a supervisory management role to support team members, ensure trauma informed data dissemination, and actively contribute to a supportive and trauma informed workplace. Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities. Experience as a Principal Investigator or coordinator of federal grants including experience writing competitive federal grants and demonstrated success as evidenced by funded projects. Experience (practical and/or lived) and knowledge in the application of health equity and data justice principles to public health practice. Experience and knowledge in the use of policy, systems and environmental change to improve community health in the area of injury and violence prevention with demonstrated knowledge in specific topic areas including work in violent death, overdose prevention and suicide prevention. Experience and knowledge of epidemiologic principles, development of surveys and public health surveillance projects, evaluation of these projects, and management of these projects. Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations and policies in day-to-day work, including those related to state contracting and public health information privacy and security. Ability to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships. This component of the work requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively supervise public health epidemiologists and other scientific staff, data analysts, programmatic staff and administrative staff to implement projects (including IT procurement) and achieve grant objectives, milestones, and goals. How to apply: Complete the online application Attach a writing sample (maximum 5 pages) where you are the sole author. This can be a cover letter, excerpt from a grant proposal, report, essay, college, graduate school paper, etc. Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. Questions/Need Help? If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email: stephanie.d.mitchell@oha.oregon.gov. TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900. For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627. Additional Information Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply. Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies. If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed. Attention current State of Oregon employees: To apply for posted positions, please close this window and log into your Workday account and apply through the Career worklet. Applicant Help and Support webpage The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism. Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative. We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars. After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move? Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background. If you’re looking at us from across the country (or beyond!), know that Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Made up of seven diverse regions, Oregon has the ocean, mountains, valleys, high desert, cities, small towns, and almost everything in between. Oregon “flies with her own wings.”