DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

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Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementia Program Administrator

Job Location:

Address: 

150 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix Arizona, 85007

 

Posting Details:

Salary: 70,000 

Grade: 24

Closing Date: 

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Chronic Disease & Population Health, this position serves as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD) Program Administrator. The position is responsible for projects and assignments that are difficult,
complex and have increased impact on the state, this includes developing, implementing and managing new strategic initiatives; implementing major systems and programs that may include or require new approaches, directions or dimensions in aspects such as administration, program development, management or operation. This position will oversee the development, strategic planning, implementation and update (as necessary) of the Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan; Coordinate Alzheimer’s and dementia work groups and task forces; Establish and maintain partnerships and relationships with all relevant state agencies, national partners and
community organizations in order to meet the community needs and prevent duplication of services; Develop and evaluate existing Alzheimer’s and dementia programs and services; Identify service gaps; and Increase awareness of and facilitate access to quality, coordinated care for people with dementia. This position will be responsible for leading ADHS' Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia program, and serve as Arizona’s Dementia Services Coordinator. The position will provide grant and fiscal management of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia program contracts and budgets; manage a new or experimental program over a specified period of time in an implementation phase, evaluate results, make improvements, adjustments and recommendations for continuance, alteration or discontinuance; collect and share polices, methods and practices with partners and communities implementing ADRD activities; and will develop and write detailed reports, documents and compendia.

 

Job Duties:

Develop and update the Alzheimer's disease (AD) state plan through coordination with stakeholders. Write, review, edit, publish, implement, and update the AD state plan, in accordance with Senate Bill 1726.

Develops and administers the program budget. Utilize grant writing skills to apply for federal funding and other grants related to public health services for early detection and risk reduction of Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia. Develop reports, work plans, contracts, RFPs and RFGAs. Incorporate early detection and risk reduction strategies into existing department of health services-led public health programs utilizing community partners, state agencies and local governments for assistance.

Serves as the program Subject Matter Expert, and have excellent interpersonal relationship skills when working with officials, contractors, and representatives of various agencies and organizations. The position will provide guidance and Technical Assistance to local public health departments related to dementia program activities. Facilitate literature reviews, extract, compile, analyze, evaluate, synthesis, and present information on ADRD data, prevention, intervention, and caregiver programming and resources.

Ability to communicate orally and written. Coordinate outreach programs and services between state agencies, local public health departments, tribal nations, educational institutions and community groups to foster public awareness and education regarding Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia.

Develops short and long range program plans by coordinating services and activities