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Health Programs Branch Director - 61007999
State of South CarolinaLexington County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jul 2026
💰 $155,000/yr($135,000/yr – $155,000/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 190354
Department: Department of Public Health
Division: Health Promotion and Services
Job classification: Program Manager III
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Health
Summary
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Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Join the South Carolina Department of Public Health
Health Promotion Services (HPS) Health Programs Branch Director
Empowering a Healthier South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dynamic, service-driven Health Programs Branch Director to help shape our Health Promotion Services. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about supporting public health, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Why Join Us?
At DPH, you’ll play a meaningful role in strengthening public health across South Carolina. You’ll work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to service, innovation, and continuous improvement—all while enjoying opportunities to grow your own career.
Ready to make a difference? Let’s build the future of public health together.
This position reports to the Agency's Deputy Director of Health Promotion and Services & Chief Medical Officer and is responsible for the executive level oversight of Health Programs, including the Bureaus of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention, Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and Maternal and Child Health, as well as the Senior Health Programs Liaison and the CDC Career Epidemiology Field Officer (CEFO) assignee. This position is an engaged member of the HPS executive group and the HPS leadership team.
LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING: Actively participates in core HPS team meetings. Works with the staff to identify opportunities for quality improvement initiatives and identifies and implements proactive and innovative solutions to challenges. Contributes to the HPS and Agency’s strategic plan development, implementation, and evaluation processes. Promotes collaboration across the Agency and HPS to promote effective use of resources and maximize health outcomes. Has fiscal knowledge of the budgets for the bureaus within the Health Services Branch and participates in financial planning processes. Ensures funding and resources are used in adherence with requirements and goals. Participates and represents HPS and the Agency on internal and external committees and work groups.
PROGRAM AND STAFF MANAGEMENT: Provides guidance and support to the Bureaus of Clinical Services, Community Nutrition Services, Electronic Health Record, and HPS Coordination. Conducts routine and as needed meetings (in-person and virtual) with direct reports. Supports staff and addresses personnel issues in a timely manner; performs required employee performance reviews.
STAFF AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Approves all HR/salary actions in a timely manner and provides initial guidance to managers within the Branch on HR matters. Works with staff and HR in the recruitment of hard to fill positions. Identifies staff training needs and seeks opportunities to address needs. Encourages and promotes professional growth opportunities for staff. Promotes and supports opportunities within Health Services Branch for student and trainee experiences and education. Coaches and mentors staff as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Performs other duties as requested, including assisting with special projects, serving in the Agency's response to an emergency, and providing coverage for the Deputy Director for HPS as requested.
PROGRAM AND STAFF MANAGEMENT: Provides guidance and support to the Bureaus of Clinical Services, Community Nutrition Services, Electronic Health Record, and HPS Coordination. Conducts routine and as needed meetings (in-person and virtual) with direct reports. Supports staff and addresses personnel issues in a timely manner; performs required employee performance reviews.
STAFF AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Approves all HR/salary actions in a timely manner and provides initial guidance to managers within the Branch on HR matters. Works with staff and HR in the recruitment of hard to fill positions. Identifies staff training needs and seeks opportunities to address needs. Encourages and promotes professional growth opportunities for staff. Promotes and supports opportunities within Health Services Branch for student and trainee experiences and education. Coaches and mentors staff as appropriate.
SUPERVISORY DUTIES: Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with agency policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially regarding Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards. Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives. Promotes workforce engagement and a safe, professional, and productive work environment for all employees.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Performs other duties as requested, including assisting with special projects, serving in the Agency's response to an emergency, and providing coverage for the Deputy Director for HPS as requested.
Examples of duties
State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or exp
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