Pop Health Section Director

Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes:May 18 th , 2026Required documents uploaded by: May 18 th , 2026Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/About The PositionWho can apply: Anyone (External). Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position. Compensation: Annual Pay Range: $66,518.40 - $77,126.76 Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.Employment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement And Deferred Compensation ProgramsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary: The position (K0245991)Provides oversight of programs assigned to the Population Health Section. Directs and coordinates the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, YRBS, School Health Profiles surveys, and other programs as assigned. Oversees and directs grants management tasks such as developing, monitoring progress, and reporting for proposals, work plans, budgets, staffing, and evaluation for assigned grants and cooperative agreements. This will include significant level of program development (e.g., interpreting funder expectations, establishing internal and external collaborations, developing in-house protocols, setting timelines, training staff, directing work plan implementation, instigating quality improvement activities, and establishing criteria for performance monitoring and evaluation) for school-based data collection. Ensures funder deliverables are met. Routinely meets with, secures approvals from, and coordinates with the Senior Epidemiologist and Director for YRBS, BRFSS, MCH, and Chronic Disease Epidemiology for data aspects of assigned programs. This includes strategies for data collection and management, data sharing, data interpretation and use, and program evaluation. Maintains communication with federal and private funders and works with bureau and agency leadership on long-term funding options for the provision of local/regional data. Ensures internal and funder deadlines and targets for performance measures and processes (e.g., routing for approvals) are met. Maintains relationships with temp agencies and school districts to ensure programs maintain an adequate pool of interviewers for BRFSS and samples for school-based surveys.Directs and maintains advisory functions to problem-solve and implement solutions to financial, policy, and informational barriers to data collection, develop content for program surveys, increase data use, and understand emerging data needs. Includes development of School-Based Data Collection Coalition, which will advise and provide guidance on the establishment of the YRBS to KDHE and overcoming barriers to data collection in schools (e.g., YRBS, School Health Profiles, KCTC). Develop and maintain communication with bureau and agency leadership and coalitions. Collaborates with bureau leadership and other program staff (e.g., PHHSBG Program Manager) to lead and maintain advisory groups and coalitions as required by assigned programs. Requires coordination across multiple bureaus (e.g., BFH) and the bureau’s chronic disease and injury programs, including program epidemiologists. Develops and maintains productive relationships with other state agencies (e.g., KSDE, KDADS) and external partners (e.g., KUMC, Alzheimer’s Association, school districts, Kansas Association of School Boards, Greenbush Education Service Center, KAHLD). Builds capacity within the section to support community needs assessments. Seeks opportunities and resources for survey-based data collection through new modules or surveys (e.g., Youth Tobacco Survey), and other data collection methods. Oversees the transition to and maintenance of an online data collection process and collection platform for YRBS.Provides leadership for use of public health data. Ensures processes are in place for gathering and development of public health prevalence and risk factor data and producing data documents for professionals and the public. Engages the expertise of epidemiologists, evaluators, and communications to coordinate the interpretation of chronic disease and injury information for release to health policy leaders and the general public. This includes the development and publication of high-quality reports and supplements, press releases, professional journal articles, and other media sources. Supervises and directs responses to public inquiries for information and survey legitimacy. Ensures processes are in place to manage and respond in a timely manner to data requests for assigned data sets including approvals per agency data dissemination guidelines, secure data transfer, and development of Data Use Agreements as needed. Works with Communications to ensure program websites are updated, maintained, and meet the needs of data users and the public. Appropriately represents assigned programs, the bureau, and the agency at meetings and conferences to promote the appropriate use of public health data and maintain awareness of current and upcoming data needs in the state.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Supervises directly and indirectly the work of staff within the BHP Population Health Strategies Section and other professional level staff as assigned, including program managers for BRFSS, School-Based Data Collection, other professional level staff, and 40-60 temp employees. Oversee the work of staff through verbal and written instructions to ensure that program performance standards are met.Develops position descriptions, recruits, and orients new staff.Interpret personnel policies and procedures for program staff. Completes performance evaluations and provides performance feedback within the designated time frames. Consults with the Bureau Director regarding significant personnel matters.Responsible for the development and management of budgets for assigned programs. Oversees development of contracts, sub-recipient agreements, and task orders necessary to meet program objectives. This includes oversight and review of agreement content and adherence to bureau and agency routing procedures. Monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with funder guidelines and approved activities with the goal of expending all awarded funds to benefit the State of Kansas.QualificationsEducation: Licensing & Certification:Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State. Minimum Qualifications: 4 years of direct experience in Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, nursing, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: 6 years of direct experience in Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, nursing, or related field. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Excellent communication skills with the ability to relate to a variety of people Software expertise: SAS, SPSS, Win-CATI, CAST Understanding of evidence-based public health and data-driven decision making Able to collaborate with public/private partnership development and maintenance Basic understanding of Public Health Data Systems and/or Electronic Health Records Basic knowledge of program evaluation methodologies and data analysis Expertise in conducting population health risk surveillance Expert knowledge in survey design, sampling and analysis methods Two years of experience working in a supervisory or leadership role Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information Name: Kyle SandersEmail: kyle.sanders@ks.gov Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. 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These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference CoordinatorOffice of Personnel ServicesLandon State Office Building900 SW Jackson, Rm 401Topeka, KS 66612Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.