Public Health Informatics and Analytics Division Manager
About The Position
The Public Health Division Manager is responsible for leading the Public Health Informatics and Analytics (PHIA) Division within the Pima County Health Department guiding a dedicated team and data modernization efforts across the organization at large. The PHIA division manager ensures the delivery of high-quality public health data that informs a wide range of programming that aligns with the department’s mission and vision. This role involves senior-level leadership, program management, organizational change management, team leadership, and strategic and tactical planning to coordinate a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform public health data systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing multiple programs, managing budgets and resources, developing strategic plans, building cross-agency partnerships, creating institutional structure and systems for data governance and utilization, and mentoring staff for professional development. This classification is in unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND six years of experience managing multiple programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives which included two (2) years of experience supervising; AND three (3) years of experience managing grants and/or divisional budgets.
- Four (4) years experience with Pima County in a closely related field with two (2) of those being in a management/executive leadership role within Pima County.
- Valid driver license is required at time of application.
- Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading change management projects within a multi-divisional organization.
- Experience leading complex health IT and informatics programs, including enterprise-wide EHR systems and data integration frameworks.
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and developing sustainable financial models.
- Experience advising senior government leaders and influencing state and national public health policy.
- Experience leading high-stakes public health interventions and coordinating interagency teams.
- Experience leading large-scale healthcare operations, combining administrative oversight with strategic program evaluation and regulatory compliance.
- Masters or doctorate degree in public health or related field.
Responsibilities
- Provides strategic direction and leadership for the assigned division within the public health department
- Develops and implements division-specific goals, objectives, and strategies in alignment with the overall department strategic plan
- Ensures the programs and services within the division are evidence-based, meet regulatory requirements, and are delivered effectively and efficiently with a health equity lens
- Supervises and mentors’ division leadership staff, including deputy division managers, program managers, and clinical leaders
- Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages a culture of psychological safety, development, and teamwork
- Develops and manages the division budget, monitors expenditures, and allocates resources effectively
- Seeks opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation to support program and division sustainability
- Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations, other governmental agencies, and stakeholders relevant to the division’s focus
- Prepares and presents reports to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability
- Stays updated with a DEI lens on emerging public health policies and trends and adapts programs as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
