PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64061502

Requisition No: 879036 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64061502

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64061502 

Salary:  63,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2026 

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Internal Agency Only

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

 Florida Department of Health

Division Of Disease Control and Health Protection 

Bureau of Epidemiology

Refugee Health

This is a full-time, in-office position

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and visible position providing expertise and management consultation related to the provision of health services to Florida’s refugees/entrants under the supervision of the Chief of the Bureau of Epidemiology. The Refugee Health Program provides health assessments for newly arriving refugees/entrants who focus on the screening for communicable diseases and the provision of immunizations. As Florida is one of the leading ports of entry from foreign-born populations in the United States, the position collaborates with many stakeholders and serves as a critical source of information related to the management of health services for refugee/entrant populations. This position acts as a liaison between the Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, and county health departments. This position requires familiarity with immigration laws and public health policies. Responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develop expectations and meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensure all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.   

Coordinates with State Health Office staff, county health departments, immigration officials and the Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, on matters related to the availability, accessibility and utilization of refugee/entrant health care services.

Ensures the timely distribution of funding to county health departments through the agency’s schedule-c process.

Oversee the Health Program for Refugees grant to ensure that the requirements and objectives of the grant are met on a timely basis.

Develops refugee/entrant health goals, objectives, priorities and procedures in collaboration with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Refugee Services, and ensures that they are consistent with the State Refugee Plan.

Collects and analyzes data related to the health of Florida’s refugee/entrant population and provides reports on trends and new developments.

Prepares annual and ad hoc reports on immigration and refugee entrant health issues for use by the Department, county health departments, local health care providers and government agencies.

Ensures that refugee/entrant health issues and concerns are represented in relevant discussions with Medicaid, Medicaid HMOs, Children’s Medical Services, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health and the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Researches the availability of alternative funding sources for providing health services for refugees/entrants and, if applicable, makes application to federal, state and local resources. Interacts with other states, providing information on health issues in Florida as they relate to refugee/entrant populations.

This position may require occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of refugee health issues and immigration laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care agencies, individuals, and community-based organizations. 
• Knowledge of public health policies. 
• Ability to write and produce professional level documents. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Proven ability to function in a leadership position. 
• Knowledge and ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Crystal Reports.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Experience with public health policies

Preferred –

• Two years of experience

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.