Public Health Program Administrator

Posting number: CS-2026-55436-34621

Department: Department of Health

Division: HL Div Nwbrn Scrng Gntc

Job classification: Public Health Program Administrator

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Public Health, Program Management

Summary

Begin a rewarding journey as the Public Health Program Administrator with the Department of Health (DOH). This position lets you oversee key newborn hearing screening efforts, manage grants, and collaborate with statewide partners. Your work helps ensure timely screenings, consistent follow-up, and strong program performance. Be part of the Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics team where your skills advance meaningful results for newborns and families.

Examples of duties

This position oversees activities within the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program, including budgeting, grant coordination, stakeholder support, and program evaluation. The role ensures that newborns receive timely screenings, accurate follow-up, and strong program oversight. As a Public Health Program Administrator, you will perform the following duties:

• Program Administration: Manage the EHDI program and ensure activities follow guidelines and timelines
• Budget Support: Assist with preparing the program budget and identify funding needs for activities
• Grant Coordination: Serve as project officer for federal grants, prepare applications, oversee agreements, and monitor fiscal activities
• Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate with hospitals, birthing centers, midwives, and advisory groups to support program needs and outreach
• Data Evaluation: Review program data, complete needs assessments, and use reports to evaluate screening outcomes and program efficiency
• Public Health Engagement: Participate in meetings, support education efforts, and assist with statewide initiatives related to newborn hearing screening

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Public Health Program Associate 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• A bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in the development, analysis, or monitoring of programs, grants, or contracts in health, human services, social or behavioral services, health care services, or health insurance; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on th