Description

The Division Manager is responsible for leading the Public Health Informatics and Analytics (PHIA) Division within the Pima County Health Department – guiding a dedicated team and data modernization efforts across the organization at large. The PHIA division manager ensures the delivery of high-quality public health data that informs a wide range of programming that aligns with the department’s mission and vision. This role involves senior-level leadership, program management, organizational change management, team leadership, and strategic and tactical planning to coordinate a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform public health data systems. Key responsibilities include overseeing multiple programs, managing budgets and resources, developing strategic plans, building cross-agency partnerships, creating institutional structure and systems for data governance and utilization, and mentoring staff for professional development.

       Leads the strategic vision and change management initiatives for the health department’s data modernization initiative, aligning its goals with the health department's overarching mission and broader goals;

       Works collaboratively with senior leadership, division leaders, and program managers to develop and implement an organization-wide data modernization initiative; 

       Champions a data-driven culture throughout the health department, promoting the use of informatics and analytics to enhance decision-making, program evaluation, and public health practice;

       Develops and oversees the implementation of informatics and analytics programs, including data collection systems, data warehousing, business intelligence, and advanced analytics projects; 

       Ensures that all data systems and analytic processes adhere to regulatory requirements and align with national standards;

       Integrates a health equity lens into all data projects, ensuring that data collection, analysis, and reporting identify and address health disparities;

       Leads the development and implementation of a department-wide data governance strategy, including establishing policies, procedures, and standards for data collection, quality, security, and sharing across all programs, as well as developing ongoing committees and processes needed for program sustainability;

       Acts as a data broker and translator, ensuring that data from disparate sources are integrated and connected, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of health outcomes and enables the tracking of strategic initiatives;

       Ensures that data are collected and actively used to inform tactical, day-to-day decisions and to drive long-term strategic planning. Including the creation of dashboards, reports, and analytic models that connect program activities to population health outcomes;

       Supervises and mentors a diverse team of data, informatics, and analytics professionals; 

       Fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages a culture of psychological safety, development, and teamwork; 

       Develops and manages the division's budget, including securing and allocating funding for technology infrastructure, software licenses, data platforms, and staff training; 

       Identifies and pursues grant opportunities and other revenue streams specifically tied to data modernization and public health informatics to ensure the division's long-term sustainability;

       Builds and maintains strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver effective solutions; 

       Represents the health department in collaborations with external partners, including other governmental agencies, academic institutions, and national public health organizations, to share best practices and leverage shared resources; 

       Stays abreast of emerging public health informatics trends, technologies, and policies through a DEI lens; 

       Leads the adoption of new tools and methodologies to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of the division's analytic work.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

1.  Experience leading change management projects within a multi-divisional organization.               

2. Experience leading complex health IT and informatics programs, including enterprise-wide EHR systems and data integration frameworks.

3.  Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and developing sustainable financial models.

4.  Experience advising senior government leaders and influencing state and national public health policy.

5.  Experience leading high-stakes public health interventions and coordinating interagency teams.

6.  Experience leading large-scale healthcare operations, combining administrative oversight with strategic program evaluation and regulatory compliance.

7. Masters or Doctorate degree in public health or related field

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration or a closely related field as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND six years of experience managing multiple programs, clinics, and/or community-based initiatives which included two (2) years of experience supervising; AND three (3) years of experience managing grants and/or divisional budgets. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.) OR Four (4) years’ experience in a closely related field with two (2) of those being in a management/executive leadership role.