Public Health Program Manager II (RN) (Vacancy)

Public Health Program Manager II (RN) (Vacancy)

Salary

$42.64 - $63.94 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-1732-V2

Department

50 Columbus Public Health

Division

Health

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

Under direction, this position will have the primary responsibility of managing the HAI response team within the Office of Infectious Disease Prevention and Response (IDPR). This will include leading the response team's assignments and activities overseeing infectious disease and outbreak investigations within healthcare settings. This position will also be an infection control program Subject Matter Expert (SME) for long-term care facilities. Performs related duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Healthcare provider CPR completion required either prior to or within three months of hire.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master's in Public Health (MPH) degree preferred.
• Current infection control program coordination and implementation in healthcare settings highly preferred.
• Current CIC or LTC CIP are highly preferred.
• Employee should be detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent telephone and person-to-person communication skills as well as computer program proficiency.
• Experience with infectious disease investigations and epidemiology principles highly preferred.
• Position must adhere to the CPH policy regarding the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Manages the daily operations of a health care program or service that involves direct or indirect patient care;

Supervises nursing and other program staff to include signing performance evaluations, approving leave requests, and recommending disciplinary action;

Promotes, establishes, or expands health care services throughout the community;

Performs fully skilled professional nursing work;

Serves as a nursing resource in clinical and field situations;

Researches budget needs and prepares applications to funding agencies and assists in securing funding for programs and projects;

Determines priorities; develops and implements policies and procedures to efficiently and effectively accomplish program objectives;

Responds to health-related questions and serves as a department representative on boards and committees in the community;

Evaluates program, assures compliance to standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operations;

Prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for assigned program;

Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events;

May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations. Assignment may include serving as a department and/or community incident commander or on the incident command team.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid State of Ohio license as a registered nurse or a valid Temporary Permit to practice nursing issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.

AND

Three (3) years of experience conducting or managing public health services or educational programming. Substitution(s): Possession of a masters degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 26-1732-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Christian Kassahun

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-6572

E: ckkassahun@columbus.gov

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the Citys Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the Citys human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Employer City of Columbus

Address 77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone (614) 645-8301

Website https://www.columbus.gov/Government/Jobs