DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

 

Job Location:

Address:

150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $77,000 

Grade: 24

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY.

Job Summary:

The Office Chief is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the statewide dental public health prevention and oral health workforce training initiatives. This includes oversight of the state mandated Arizona Dental Sealant Program & the Arizona Fluoride Mouth rinse Program, and general oral health promotion initiatives. This position oversees the Office of Oral health and serves as a lead within Arizona and advises dental and primary care professionals and local public health agencies regarding oral health issues. This position attends and provides leadership, development and implementation of the Oral Health State Plan. The Office Chief is responsible for the oversight of the maternal and child oral health prevention programming, community development activities, and grant writing. This position works with the Bureau of Women and Children's Health to meet national objectives set forth by the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant related to improving the oral health needs of children, especially high risk populations. This position engages with key staff of the Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation on oral health data analysis and evaluation. The position is responsible for the daily leadership and supervision of 4 team members in the Office of Oral Health. This position is responsible for management of approximately a $2 million operating budget including federal, state, donations, and the state Oral Health fund. Management of the Office requires a high level servant leader who can work directly with a variety of stakeholder groups, including state and national associations, dental workforce, community action groups and the federal government. The position requires expertise in clinical practice in any capacity equivalent to dental hygienist and/or dental assistant. This position reports directly to the Bureau Chief of Women's & Children's Health.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Provides leadership, training, strategic direction and program oversight of dental public health, oral disease prevention, and oral health promotion for ADHS.

Provides direct supervision, coaching and guidance to direct reports (work assignments, setting priorities, hiring, discipline, provide training, approving leave requests, and preparing employee appraisals).

Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the Office's strategic planning, oral health state plan, grant writing, and activities to include writing progress reports, position papers, correspondence, memorandums and other documents related to the mission and objectives of the Office of Oral Health. Review of legislation, rules, policy analysis and development.

Participates or leads agency, division, or bureau strategic initiatives, including advancing health equity, public health accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.

Attends and represents the ADHS at local, state, regional and national meetings, boards, committees, associations and professional organizations. Serves as the state public health dental director.

Manages and implements grant administration, contract management evaluation, and mon