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AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Program Director 1 - 51498

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $112155 to $141538 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address OPCHSM/Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

150 Broadway

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Minimum Qualifications Eleven years of professional experience, of which three years must have included managerial responsibility for a major health-related program, or a major administrative function for a large health-related organization. A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of the professional experience described above.

Preferred Qualifications:
A licensed pharmacist in good standing in the State of New York; have experience in administering a state prescription drug monitoring program or working in a state controlled substance authority; a strong background in legislative/regulatory processes including interpretation, development and implementation of regulations and laws, especially as they relate to medical and pharmacy practice; strong analytical skills and both legislative and technical knowledge relating to pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical and medical studies, controlled substances, and data; excellent communication and presentation skills, including development and drafting of internal and external documents, correspondence and appropriate interpretation and presentation of data; excellent interpersonal skills, strong project management skills, be highly organized, and demonstrate the ability to interface with many different levels of internal staff, Department executive staff, other agencies, and external interested parties; the ability to develop program requirements and assist in the implementation of IT programs that support Bureau initiatives; have experience in supervising various levels of employees, and managing contracts and contract staff; have strong computer skills in Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Duties Description The Health Program Director 1 (HPD1) will serve as the Deputy Director of Narcotic Enforcement and will be responsible for administration and oversight of the following programs: New York State’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Official Prescription Program, Electronic Prescribing, Prescriber Education and Electronic Health Records Integration. The HPD1 will provide supervisory oversight for: BNE’s program units, policy initiatives and activities; administration and public health initiatives; data collection and analysis; regulatory compliance; licensing and drug disposal and risk assessment program (internal controls). Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Oversight of development and implementation of new Bureau programs, regulatory changes, the ITIR, grant activities, ECU responses, and FOIL Requests and Responses; oversight of the Bureau budget, including the development and submission of expenditure plans, oversight of purchasing including final approval of purchases, tracking of Bureau disbursements and timely payment of all invoices; develop and review all communications for grammar, accuracy, and clarify for internal and external customers; liaison with Department administrative and human resources staff relative to the hiring process, as well as the onboarding of new staff and setting appropriate IT permissions; liaison with, including outreach and educational presentations to, the pharmacy and practitioner communities, professional organizations, and State and federal organizations.

Additional Comments "Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.. "

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group, LD/HPD1/51498

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LD/HPD1/51498 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/HPD1/51498, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.