Arizona Department of Health Career Opening - TOBACCO OFFICE CHIEF

"Promoting Health and Wellness for all Arizonans” is the motto of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). ADHS promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults and sets the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy and leadership. ADHS is one of the largest departments in Arizona State Government with a budget of $1.9 billion dollars and a workforce of approximately 1600 employees. Visit http://www.azdhs.gov

This position is responsible for providing leadership in both long-range vision and day to day operations and activities for the Tobacco Prevention & Control Program. This includes strategic planning development and evaluation, while ensuring successful program outcomes in accordance with tobacco tax funding, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cooperative agreements and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) grant. This position monitors, manages and leads the reporting of all related grants and/or contracts; guides strategic planning, technical assistance, training, health communications and surveillance efforts with state/local programs, and other partners; works with program staff to identify opportunities for integrations and collaboration; develops and maintains critical relationships with internal and external partners; . supervises program staff, provides timely administrative direction and guidance; and ensures accomplishment of the agency’s vision, mission, goals and objectives. Performs other duties as required.

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1st Review  June 26, 2013 ** Open Until Filled**