Public relations manager Jobs in Durham, NC

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov

DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH

DATE POSTED : FEBRUARY 25, 2025

CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

HIRING RANGE :

81,801.00 - $110,382.00

SALARY RANGE :

81,801.00 - $138,964.00

POSITION NUMBER : 40001053

JOB TYPE :

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, EXEMPT)

• This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

This is advanced level nursing supervision in local Health Departments which have a variety and / or complexity of programs and employ nursing services personnel on varying levels. Employees may be responsible for a major division or program of the Public Health agency or be responsible for the overall nursing program in a small agency. A variety of disciplines may be involved in the programs supervised; however, it is anticipated that nursing functions will be a strong component of the programs. Employees at this level spend a significant amount of time in administrative and supervisory responsibilities and coordinating services with other health professionals and community groups and organizations. Position serves as the Program Manager for the Women's Health (WH) Program including Maternal Health, Family Planning, Breast and Cervical Cancer Control, and Care Management for High Risk Pregnancy. This position answers directly to the Division Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Requires a Master's in Nursing and three years of Public Health nursing experience (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. in Nursing which includes a Public Health Nursing rotation and four years of Public Health nursing experience (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or a Master's in Public Health and graduation from a school of professional nursing and three years of Public Health Nursing experience (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or graduation from a school of professional nursing and five years of professional nursing experience four of which must have been in Public Health (including one year of experience in a supervisory capacity); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and / or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following :

Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.

Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer