| Post Code: D705 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9359 | |
| Classification Number: C6229 | |
| Open: 07/15/2009 | |
| Close: 08/4/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Public Health Division (PHD), which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full time opening located within the Office of Family Health Maternal and Child Health Section in PORTLAND. A union represents this position. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree in either Nursing or Public Health and four years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative, or teaching experience OR A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five years of recent (within the last ten years) nursing experience, which includes two years of nurse supervising, administrative or teaching experience SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING A State of Oregon Application Form PD100 that clearly shows you meet the minimum requirements listed under the QUALIFICATIONS section of the announcement AND; A cover letter (not to exceed 2 pages) that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to each of the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
You may deliver, mail, e-mail or FAX your completed application. It must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail directly to DHS.Recruitment@state.or.us
Please include in the subject line the announcement number LEHS9359
OR
Mail or deliver your application materials to:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Laura Tupper
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following:
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position serves as team lead for the Perinatal Health Strategic program for the Office of Family Health, providing the over all expertise, direction and coordination of the Program. MAJOR DUTIES INCLUDE Serves in a nurse leadership role in the development and coordination of the Perinatal Health Program. Actively seeks resources to support perinatal health improvements at the state or local levels. Provide technical assistance and training to LHD, partners and other state and local agencies on perinatal health issues. Coordinates and collaborates with other State perinatal health, local health department, and community-based partners to share information and resources related to policy changes. Collaborates with policy, program, assessment, evaluation and nurse consultation staff as well as external partners in developing, implementing and evaluating a Perinatal Health Program that addresses direct service needs as well as statewide responses to perinatal health issues. Provides fact finding for legislative activity that impacts or falls under the expertise of Perinatal Health. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent in-state and some out-of-state travel with overnight stays. Occasional weekend and evening hours. You must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/jobs/salary.shtml PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
