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July 20 Due Date: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section : Job Posting for a Manage

Thursday, July 15, 2021  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
July 20 Due Date: Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Section : Job Posting for a Manager III Position (Posting # 485936).
Under the leadership of the Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention (HPCDP) Section Director, position performs complex managerial work overseeing daily operations and activities of the Chronic Disease Branch, including but not limited to Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Alzheimer's Program, Texas Healthy Communities Program, Heart Disease and Stroke Program, and Asthma Program. Ensures that goals and objectives are consistent with those of DSHS executive and section management, Texas State Legislature, and federal grants, and oversees strategic planning for branch programs. Coordinates joint projects with Diabetes and Heart Disease programs. Oversees and implements policy, legislation, budget, other administration functions, and decision-making for the branch. Work involves supervising professional staff members and ensuring collaboration, coordination, and integration of branch activities with other programs in the section. Oversees the preparation of grant applications and budgets; monitors budgets and expenditures. Participates in the legislative process. Provides direction and guidance in support of the Governor-appointed Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke, and Alzheimer's. Consults with the Chronic Disease Epidemiology on surveillance, research, and evaluation projects. Works with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.
 
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