Public Health Practice & Program Management
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Job Description
Public health practice and program management specialists--PHPPM for short--earn a degree related to the Public Health field before going into PHPPM.
The specialty encompasses a range of different topics such as mental health, substance abuse, maternal and child care, managing environmental health issues, and similar disciplines. T
hey work in a variety of settings, but their main duty is to oversee facilities and ensure that the care given is of quality and direct doctors and departments.
A public health practice and program management specialty is designed for already experienced clinicians to take on new responsibilities directing and coordinating public health care teams.
The purpose of the degree is to create leaders able to start and direct public health Initiatives and evaluate the program's performance within the legal, cultural, economic, social, and community framework they operate in.
Responsibilities
PHPPMs help produce highly effective programs to improve public and community health in a wide range of different locations and situations.
They coordinate and manage healthcare services and facilities, and they usually exist in two main categories: clinical managers and health information managers.
Clinical managers a chosen department in hospitals or private practices. They create and maintain policies and procedures for doctors to follow and ensure quality and repeatability.
PHPPMs also evaluate the performance of clinical staff to ensure they are abiding by policy and upholding standards.
To uphold either of these positions, a PHPPM must have detailed knowledge of all clinical duties and activities that go on in a healthcare establishment.
Clinical managers are also responsible for developing budgets and coordinating with other administrators to delegate tasks and ensure important tasks are completed.
Health information managers maintain patient records by keeping them complete, updating them, and abiding by federal laws and regulations to keep them secure and uncompromised.
Health information managers must continually re-educate themselves to stay recent on legislation and current information security technology and techniques.
Skills
Since PHPPMs have to ensure quality and oversee healthcare facilities, it's it imperative they have very good management and leadership skills.
They must be able to research, define, and implement the best courses of action and see that staff adheres to policy and produces a great outcome.
Among the necessary skills, these are some of the most important:
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Planning |
You must plan all aspects of your job and other people's jobs. You must be able to have your hand in many different areas and project outcomes. |
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Budgeting |
Budget for your facility and practice cost effectiveness. Know what costs it takes to run at your best and produce the best care. |
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Managing |
Must be able to handle business tasks and oversee large operations and guide them smoothly. |
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Coordinating |
Must work with other professionals to meet standards and ensure quality. |
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Communicating |
Must be able to articulate clearly to various people and maintain clarity and competence throughout. |
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Leadership |
Be able to lead a large staff and give orderly direction in which people can follow and produce great outcomes. |
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Organization |
Must be able to keep a facility and it's workers organized along with paperwork and documents. Must oversee all operations. |
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Clerical |
Must keep records up-to-date and handle scheduling. |
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Research |
Be able to study and research practices and procedures to determine the best for their facility. |
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Collaboration |
Must work with other administrators to ensure quality across the board and meet important deadlines and standards. |
Working Conditions
Public health is a matter of rapidly growing importance and focus both in the United States and internationally, meaning that public health practice and program management skills are in very high demand.
A wide range of employers are open to people with this specialty, in private practice, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government.
Workloads can be high but opportunities for career advancement are also numerous. A public health practice and program management specialist can earn from $33,000 to $90,000 per year in addition to other earnings from existing medical skills and depending on location and job.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| $56,460.00 | $27.14 | 333,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD EPIDEMIOLOGIST PUBLIC HEALTH | Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | 08.19.2019 |
| The mission of the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) is to improve the quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the city by preventing illness and injury; encouraging healthy behaviors; and ensuring safe and healthy... | |||
| Public Health Coordinator | Horn Memorial Hospital | Ida Grove, IA | 08.19.2019 |
| Public Health Coordinator will be responsible for administration of Public Health programs; will attend Board of Health meetings; assure immunization record audits are completed per IDPH protocol; perform communicable disease follow-up; assure... | |||
| ASSOCIATE CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS | Cambridge Health Alliance | Cambridge, MA | 08.19.2019 |
| The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) is seeking a dynamic, highly engaged individual to lead its newly established Division of Public Health Systems. The Associate Chief's position is a unique and extraordinary opportunity for an... | |||
| PROGRAM COORD, SANFORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 08.14.2019 |
| Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of Americas leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the... | |||
| Program Coordinator - Case Management | Medical University of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 06.14.2019 |
| The Program Coordinator Case Management reports to the Manager of Case Management. Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator supports the RN Case Managers and Social Workers in their work with the interdisciplinary healthcare team... | |||
| Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist | NC Department of Health and Human Services | Pitt County, NC | 08.19.2019 |
| The Division of Public Health is accepting applications for a Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist. This position is with the Communicable Disease Branch and based out of our Winterville Regional Field Services Office in Pitt County.... | |||
| Public Health Biomedical Prevention Outreach Specialist | Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | 08.19.2019 |
| This position is a special role designed for the Public Health programs. The Biomedical Prevention Specialist (BPS) will work across all outreach and screening programs and public health interventions. The BPS will have the primary responsibility... | |||
| OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PUBLIC HEALTH) | Riverside University Health System | Hemet, CA | 08.05.2019 |
| The County of Riverside University Health System - Public Health department is currently recruiting to fill a vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Assistant position supporting the California Children's Services program. Primary responsibilities... | |||
| Public Records Communications Specialist | NC Department of Health and Human Services | Wake County, NC | 08.19.2019 |
| The purpose of the Public Health Communications Specialist position is to manage the intake and facilitate the completion of public records requests, assist with the review and the redaction of records as required by law, and assist with... | |||
| Program Manager - Referral Management (Nursing) | Parkland Heath and Hospital System | Dallas, TX | 07.25.2019 |
| Looking for your next opportunity? If so, choose Parkland and discover what a meaningful job feels like. Whether you work directly with patients or use your talent to support our care, youll be part of a team thats providing valuable health... | |||
| Program Manager - Referral Management (Clerical) | Parkland Heath and Hospital System | Dallas, TX | 07.25.2019 |
| Looking for your next opportunity? If so, choose Parkland and discover what a meaningful job feels like. Whether you work directly with patients or use your talent to support our care, youll be part of a team thats providing valuable health... | |||
| PROGRAM MANAGER - CPDC - Operations Management | Duke Health | Durham, NC | 08.10.2019 |
| The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC)is the faculty physician practice for Duke Health. The PDC owns and operates more than 120 primary and specialty care clinics in 10 North Carolina counties. General Description The Project Manager for... | |||
| Registered Nurse I-V (Public Health - Multiple Branches) | Riverside University Health System | Multiple Locations, CA | 04.16.2019 |
| The Riverside University Health System - Public is recruiting to fill multiple Registered Nurse positions within the department. Programs that are currently accepting applications include California Children's Services, Disease Control, and... | |||
| SR Physical or Occupational Therapist (Public Health) | Riverside University Health System | Riverside, CA | 05.29.2019 |
| The Riverside University Heath System - Public Health is looking to fill a vacancy for the Senior Therapist located in Riverside. The position will be responsible for reviewing requests and case records to determine medical eligibility for... | |||
| Public Health Caseworker (ARCH) - Infectious Disease - (FT, 40 hrs, Days) | Boston Medical Center | Boston, MA | 08.19.2019 |
| This position is a special role designed for the Public Health grant funded programs. The key components of this role are based on contract requirements from the funder. The Public Health Caseworker (ARCH) is part of a specialized team that works... | |||
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LEAD EPIDEMIOLOGIST PUBLIC HEALTH
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
The mission of the Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) is to improve the quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the city by preventing illness and injury; encouraging healthy behaviors; and ensuring safe and healthy...
-
Public Health Coordinator
Ida Grove, IA
Horn Memorial Hospital
Public Health Coordinator will be responsible for administration of Public Health programs; will attend Board of Health meetings; assure immunization record audits are completed per IDPH protocol; perform communicable disease follow-up; assure...
-
ASSOCIATE CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
The Cambridge Public Health Department (CPHD) is seeking a dynamic, highly engaged individual to lead its newly established Division of Public Health Systems. The Associate Chief's position is a unique and extraordinary opportunity for an...
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PROGRAM COORD, SANFORD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY
Durham, NC
Duke Health
Duke University: Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of Americas leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the...
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Program Coordinator - Case Management
Charleston, SC
Medical University of South Carolina
The Program Coordinator Case Management reports to the Manager of Case Management. Under general supervision, the Program Coordinator supports the RN Case Managers and Social Workers in their work with the interdisciplinary healthcare team...
-
Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist
Raleigh, NC
NC Department of Health and Human Services
The Division of Public Health is accepting applications for a Public Health Disease Intervention Specialist. This position is with the Communicable Disease Branch and based out of our Winterville Regional Field Services Office in Pitt County....
-
Public Health Biomedical Prevention Outreach Specialist
Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center
This position is a special role designed for the Public Health programs. The Biomedical Prevention Specialist (BPS) will work across all outreach and screening programs and public health interventions. The BPS will have the primary responsibility...
-
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PUBLIC HEALTH)
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside University Health System
The County of Riverside University Health System - Public Health department is currently recruiting to fill a vacancy for an Occupational Therapy Assistant position supporting the California Children's Services program. Primary responsibilities...
-
Public Records Communications Specialist
Raleigh, NC
NC Department of Health and Human Services
The purpose of the Public Health Communications Specialist position is to manage the intake and facilitate the completion of public records requests, assist with the review and the redaction of records as required by law, and assist with...
-
Program Manager - Referral Management (Nursing)
Dallas, TX
Parkland Heath and Hospital System
Looking for your next opportunity? If so, choose Parkland and discover what a meaningful job feels like. Whether you work directly with patients or use your talent to support our care, youll be part of a team thats providing valuable health...
-
Program Manager - Referral Management (Clerical)
Dallas, TX
Parkland Heath and Hospital System
Looking for your next opportunity? If so, choose Parkland and discover what a meaningful job feels like. Whether you work directly with patients or use your talent to support our care, youll be part of a team thats providing valuable health...
-
PROGRAM MANAGER - CPDC - Operations Management
Durham, NC
Duke Health
The Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC)is the faculty physician practice for Duke Health. The PDC owns and operates more than 120 primary and specialty care clinics in 10 North Carolina counties. General Description The Project Manager for...
-
Registered Nurse I-V (Public Health - Multiple Branches)
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside University Health System
The Riverside University Health System - Public is recruiting to fill multiple Registered Nurse positions within the department. Programs that are currently accepting applications include California Children's Services, Disease Control, and...
-
SR Physical or Occupational Therapist (Public Health)
Moreno Valley, CA
Riverside University Health System
The Riverside University Heath System - Public Health is looking to fill a vacancy for the Senior Therapist located in Riverside. The position will be responsible for reviewing requests and case records to determine medical eligibility for...
-
Public Health Caseworker (ARCH) - Infectious Disease - (FT, 40 hrs, Days)
Boston, MA
Boston Medical Center
This position is a special role designed for the Public Health grant funded programs. The key components of this role are based on contract requirements from the funder. The Public Health Caseworker (ARCH) is part of a specialized team that works...