Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Viral Hepatitis Program Specialist -Public Health - Omaha
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, 68511
Viral Hepatitis Program Specialist - Public Health - Omaha
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services . Job Posting: JR2025-00021710. Applications no longer accepted on 01-03-2026. HR Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25. Location: Lincoln, NE. Hiring Rate: $24.314. Employment Type: Full-time. Seniority Level: Entry level. Job Function: Other. Industry: Government Administration. DHHS offers an exciting role that offers the opportunity to lead statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of our hepatitis program, ensuring it aligns with both state and federal standards. Job Duties
Lead statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of Nebraska’s viral hepatitis program in alignment with state and federal requirements. Strengthen access to hepatitis C testing, education, and linkage-to-care by supporting providers, community organizations, and correctional partners. Develop, establish, and manage provider agreements to expand testing, training, peer‑to‑peer education, and CME‑supported learning opportunities. Collaborate with the viral hepatitis epidemiologist to review surveillance findings and apply data to program policy, guidance, and public health action. Support outbreak preparedness and response for hepatitis A, B, and C through coordination with epidemiology, local health departments, and statewide partners. Prepare and submit grant applications, annual progress reports, and federal/state documentation required for program funding and compliance. Monitor the viral hepatitis program budget, including procurement, payment processing, and resource allocation. Serve as a lead coordinator of Nebraska’s syndemic approach by integrating viral hepatitis activities with HIV and STI program initiatives. Develop and deliver presentations, educational materials, and outreach resources to stakeholders and the public to support viral hepatitis prevention and elimination. Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services, or related field. Professional experience in a human/social service or healthcare agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation, program or fiscal responsibility, or operational policies and procedures may substitute for the educational requirement. Preferred Qualifications:
Post‑high‑school coursework, training, or experience in community or public health; federal grant writing and reporting; contract management; experience working in any level of government, especially with federal or state rules or regulations. Other:
Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Public health principles and practices; infectious disease prevention and control (especially viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI); evidence‑based decision making; program planning and evaluation; project and time management; federal and state public health law and grant requirements; budgeting and fiscal management; contract and agreement development; quality assurance and performance improvement; health equity and syndemic approaches; community engagement strategies; continuous learning. Clear, culturally responsive communication with diverse groups; presenting complex concepts engagingly; building professional relationships; grant, report, policy, and educational material writing; delivering presentations and trainings; outreach and stakeholder engagement; cross‑program collaboration; proficiency with computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Webex, Teams, program data systems). Think critically and creatively to solve problems; work independently under limited supervision while collaborating; ask thoughtful questions; learn; adapt to evolving program needs; exercise sound judgment; summarize complex info in plain language; maintain professionalism, empathy, humor; willingness to learn; prior viral hepatitis experience beneficial. Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information, visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Internal applicants: If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please apply through Workday using the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app. Link: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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Viral Hepatitis Program Specialist - Public Health - Omaha
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Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services . Job Posting: JR2025-00021710. Applications no longer accepted on 01-03-2026. HR Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25. Location: Lincoln, NE. Hiring Rate: $24.314. Employment Type: Full-time. Seniority Level: Entry level. Job Function: Other. Industry: Government Administration. DHHS offers an exciting role that offers the opportunity to lead statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of our hepatitis program, ensuring it aligns with both state and federal standards. Job Duties
Lead statewide planning, implementation, and evaluation of Nebraska’s viral hepatitis program in alignment with state and federal requirements. Strengthen access to hepatitis C testing, education, and linkage-to-care by supporting providers, community organizations, and correctional partners. Develop, establish, and manage provider agreements to expand testing, training, peer‑to‑peer education, and CME‑supported learning opportunities. Collaborate with the viral hepatitis epidemiologist to review surveillance findings and apply data to program policy, guidance, and public health action. Support outbreak preparedness and response for hepatitis A, B, and C through coordination with epidemiology, local health departments, and statewide partners. Prepare and submit grant applications, annual progress reports, and federal/state documentation required for program funding and compliance. Monitor the viral hepatitis program budget, including procurement, payment processing, and resource allocation. Serve as a lead coordinator of Nebraska’s syndemic approach by integrating viral hepatitis activities with HIV and STI program initiatives. Develop and deliver presentations, educational materials, and outreach resources to stakeholders and the public to support viral hepatitis prevention and elimination. Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, social/behavioral sciences, healthcare, human services, or related field. Professional experience in a human/social service or healthcare agency with responsibility for planning or evaluation, program or fiscal responsibility, or operational policies and procedures may substitute for the educational requirement. Preferred Qualifications:
Post‑high‑school coursework, training, or experience in community or public health; federal grant writing and reporting; contract management; experience working in any level of government, especially with federal or state rules or regulations. Other:
Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Public health principles and practices; infectious disease prevention and control (especially viral hepatitis, HIV, and STI); evidence‑based decision making; program planning and evaluation; project and time management; federal and state public health law and grant requirements; budgeting and fiscal management; contract and agreement development; quality assurance and performance improvement; health equity and syndemic approaches; community engagement strategies; continuous learning. Clear, culturally responsive communication with diverse groups; presenting complex concepts engagingly; building professional relationships; grant, report, policy, and educational material writing; delivering presentations and trainings; outreach and stakeholder engagement; cross‑program collaboration; proficiency with computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Webex, Teams, program data systems). Think critically and creatively to solve problems; work independently under limited supervision while collaborating; ask thoughtful questions; learn; adapt to evolving program needs; exercise sound judgment; summarize complex info in plain language; maintain professionalism, empathy, humor; willingness to learn; prior viral hepatitis experience beneficial. Benefits
Comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information, visit https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits. Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. Internal applicants: If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please apply through Workday using the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app. Link: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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