Manager IV

at  Dept of State Health Services

Under direction of the Medical Screening Unit Director, performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Branch. Provides advanced managerial support and oversight for projects and activities related to quality improvement, workflow coordination, specimen handling, data compilation and review, grant coordination, and customer training and education for Newborn Screening and Clinical Chemistry testing. Supervises Branch personnel through monitoring, coaching, and evaluating. Advises on Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning and quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for evaluation of program effectiveness within the Unit and development of short-term and long-term goals and objectives for the Branch. Develops priorities, schedules, and standards for achieving goals. Oversees customer support and response to internal and external inquiries and assignments. Ensures collaboration with other laboratory units, DSHS program areas and stakeholders. Acts for the Unit Director when needed. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Knowledge of principles and practices of public health.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management
Knowledge of principles of medical screening objectives, pathophysiology of inherited disease, research and development of clinical test result risk assessments.
Knowledge of principles of clinical laboratory testing, development of robust testing algorithms, current biochemical and molecular testing platforms and interpretation of complicated clinical laboratory test results.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Medical Screening Unit and the Laboratory Services Section.
Knowledge of strategic planning, human resource management, project management and conflict resolution.
Skill in management of complex programs and staff.
Skill in strategic planning.
Skill in project management, prioritization, and program evaluation.
Skill in managing multiple program related activities.
Skill and thorough knowledge of budget, finance, grant and contract management.
Skill in managing information systems for decision-making.
Skill in summarizing data in written, tabular, and graphic form.
Skill and thorough knowledge of mass communications; including media, education, and training.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; and the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to manage business functions in order to plan, supervise and execute activities related to the responsibilities of the Medical Screening Quality Improvement and Testing Support Branch.
Ability to promote team building.
Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives and implement effective solutions.
Ability to plan and organize work effectively and direct the work of others.
Ability to deal effectively with subordinates, supervisors, groups and individuals.
Ability to facilitate internal and external groups to ensure participation of key stakeholders.
Ability to develop policies, procedures and to establish goals and objectives.
Ability to evaluate and analyze data.
Ability to assemble information and materials into logical order and pay attention to details.
Ability to work independently, with minimal guidance, exercising sound judgment.
Ability to prioritize, assign, monitor and complete assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including the preparation of detailed reports.
Ability to write and edit materials for medical, public health, lay, and other audiences.
Ability to prepare high-quality, effective reports.

REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

None

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