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Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.

Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Tobacco Cancer Policy Program Manager within the Division of Health Protection, Chronic Disease Section.

Won't you join us?

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds; subject to change.

Under supervision of the Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, the Comprehensive Cancer and Tobacco Policy Program Manager works collaboratively across the Georgia Tobacco Use and Prevention Program and Comprehensive Cancer Control Program to achieve reductions in the burden of chronic disease, tobacco use and cancer in Georgia. Responsible for serving as the key subject matter expert for the Section on policy, systems, and environmental approaches. The program manager provides day-to-day administrative and programmatic oversight of the activities of the CDC Cooperative Agreement. The program manager also provides ongoing, technical, and training support to public health districts, health system and community partners, specifically around cancer prevention and control. Ensures stakeholder engagement in carrying out program activities. Evaluates programs for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops scope and objectives for policy scans related to comprehensive cancer control and tobacco prevention.
• Conducts policy scans to identify facilitators and barriers to tobacco and cancer prevention.
• Creates and maintains a Policy Scan Database.
• Reviews policies using a health equity lens to identify policy gaps. In addition, performs a SWOT Analysis to determine opportunities to educate partners and provide technical assistance.
• Develops plan for communication and disseminating results of policy scans.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of workplans related to policy approaches for chronic disease prevention.
• Supports Comprehensive Cancer team members and partners who are engaged in policy, system, and environmental change efforts.
• Coordinates trainings for community groups, health systems, and community health workers related to policy, systems and environmental approaches for cancer and tobacco prevention and control.
• Maintains professional competence by attending and participation in activities that increase knowledge and skills associated with cancer prevention and control; policy, systems, and environmental approaches; and health equity.
• Participates in meetings of the Southeastern States Tobacco Policy Group.
• Supports work with local community coalitions to assess and implement Smoke-Free Air Act policies.
• Works collaboratively with other cancer programs and staff members to create coordinated efforts and carry out program operations.
• Collaborates with regional or national networks to identify initiatives to leverage in chronic disease prevention efforts.
• Seeks input and engages others to create a positive and team-based environment that contributes to overall chronic disease prevention efforts for the State of Georgia.
• Uses data to facilitate program planning and evaluation.
• Contributes to written reports and assessments.
• Maintains ongoing communication with contractors and assigned CDC Project Officer.

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