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City and County of San Francisco CHEP Sexual Health Deputy Director (0923 Manager II) in San Francisco, California
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Opening – Friday, August 30, 2024
Application Deadline – The application filing will be open continuously at least through September 13, 2024 and will close any time thereafter.
Salary – 0923 Manager II (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=0923) (Range A Salary between $139,594 and $178,178)
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0923-149790
Location: 25 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 94102
The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. DPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN), Population Health Division (PHD), Behavioral Health Services (BHS), and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.
Under the direction of the Director of Community Health Equity and Promotion (CHEP) branch, the CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health manages community-based programs and services, training, and capacity building for the prevention and treatment of HIV, hepatitis C (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STI), harm reduction, and overdose prevention. The CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health provides appropriate administration of CHEP contracts and grants related to sexual health to ensure adequate funding support for staff and programs.
The CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health ensures that there are strong partnerships and relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs) and external stakeholders to achieve programmatic goals and contractual obligations. The CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health spearheads efforts to engage in community engagement and public education about sexual health, including organizing outreach at community events in most affected communities.
The CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health leads the following four units in the Sexual Health Section: (1) wellness initiative for sexual health equity and safer use for people who use drugs (PWUD); (2) community-based sexual health services; (3) equity and quality improvement; (4) community training and capacity building. The CHEP Deputy Director of Sexual Health directly supervises the leads of each of these four units.
The CHEP Sexual Health Deputy Director also performs the following essential duties:
Supervises staff in the Sexual Health section to produce program deliverables using clear work plans and performance measures according to targets established by CHEP Branch leadership
Applies for funding for staffing and program costs to grant authorities using designed grant application systems under the direction of the CHEP Director
Resolves appropriate matching funds for staffing and program costs for Sexual and Drug User Health section program budget using established departmental procedures and in accordance with city budgetary rules
Writes and manages Requests for Proposals and program contracts to implement Sexual Health programs and services through approved city vendors and community-based organizations under general direction by the CHEP Director
Reports updates on status of grant deliverables to issuing agencies, including the Center for Disease Control, using information collected through site visits and other grant reporting based on the requirements set by the granting authority
Organizes supportive health services for people who use drugs, including prevention and treatment, through established departmental procedures in consultation with the Office of Overdose Prevention
Oversees the assigned staff to ensure administrative and operational functioning of Health Access Points (HAP) through dedicated contracts and associated contractors
Directs staff in the Sexual Health section to conduct targeted outreach campaigns to communities most impacted by HIV/HCV/STIs using best practices for community engagement and education around sexual health
Drafts departmental and programmatic reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders regarding CHEP Sexual Health programs.
The CHEP Sexual Health Deputy Director (0923 Manager II) may perform other duties as assigned or required.
Required Minimum Qualifications (all applicants must verify that they meet both elements below):
Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in public health program development, public administration, and/or public health operations.
Education Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years. One year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.
Note: One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine fulltime employment.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:
Master’s degree in relevant fields including, but not limited to, public health, public administration, healthcare administration, or other relevant social science field.
Two years of experience supervising public health professionals.
Three years of experience managing sexual health and/or programs for people who use drugs (PWUD) public health programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/HCV/STIs, and overdose prevention and the state of these epidemics in the SF Bay Area/ United States within the last 5 years.
Excellent oral, interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of harm reduction as a framework for planning and services.
Understanding of social determinants of health.
Experience with city, county, state, or federal grant-writing and grants and budget management
Experience with project management.
Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Examination (Weight: 100%): Candidates who qualify will be invited to participate in a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) Examination that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of administrative techniques applicable to public health programs providing sexual health prevention and education services; Skill in program planning and evaluation techniques of sexual health and education programs; Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing public health programs; and Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
The SQ will be emailed to the address listed on the candidate’s online application. Candidates will be required to respond to the SQ in the time frame indicated and must submit the completed questionnaire as directed in order to have it evaluated. Responses cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their SQ responses.
Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to continue in the selection process. Candidates will be placed on the confidential eligible list/score report in rank order according to their final score.
Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.
Additional information
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.
Eligible List/Score Report: Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
How to apply:
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COVID-19 Policies (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)
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Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
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Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)
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Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)
Reasonable Accommodation
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Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#diversitystatement)
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Steven Scoles at steven.scoles@sfdph.org or 628-271-6828.
We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.