Job/Position DescriptionProgram Specialist VUnder the general direction of the Group Manager, serves as the Team Lead in the Continuing Quality Improvement (CQI) Group. Perform advanced (senior-level) consultative program monitoring, evaluation, and technical assistance in Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care activities. Activities include Hansenand#146;s Disease (HD) and Binational TB (BNTB) programs across the State of Texas focusing on performance measures, all essential components of a TB program, and process improvement strategies. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing. Design and build program performance and evaluation activities using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Framework for Program Evaluation as a resource. Serves as a subject matter expert on Chapter 89 of the Health and Safety Code (HSC) and Title 25, Chapter 97 of the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) relating to TB screening and reporting activities in correctional and detention facilities in the State of Texas. Works to oversee and coordinate Team review of local and regional TB programsand#146; evaluation progress toward meeting state and national TB performance measurements in the DSHS Annual Progress Report. Works to coordinate, lead, and/or participate in formal on-site reviews of 30 local health departments and eight public health regions. Leads monitoring of 56 program evaluation sites and 92 contracts actively within the CQI Teamand#146;s assigned jurisdiction and provides contract monitoring updates to the DSHS Contract Management Section (CMS), as needed. Develops guidelines and techniques to enhance program evaluation skills and competencies of Hansenand#146;s disease and TB program staff throughout the State of Texas. Prepares special reports and correspondence. Assesses training needs and provides technical assistance to regional and local health departments to strengthen TB program design and performance within the framework of the essential components for tuberculosis control and prevention. Represents the state on program evaluation workgroups coordinated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Essential Job FunctionsEJF #1 and#150; 35% Performs Team Lead Activities. Provides guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to the Continuing Quality Improvement Team to meet expectations established by the CQI Group Manager. Implement strategies that team members use to achieve project timelines and process improvement benchmarks that contribute to the growth of the TB Program. Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to ensure timelines or critical deadlines are met. Provides routine updates on progress, delays, and achievements of the team and reports results to the Group Manager. Plans, organizes, and implements control of TB project-related activities, including project management, quality control, and timely delivery. Lead the team in delivering and performing high-level quality assurance reviews and recommended strategies for identified issues and risks. Develop and maintain a CQI Team Standard Operation Procedure Manual. Review project processes and day-to-day key deliverables and provide guidance, and instruction to ensure excellence in customer services for the TB program's internal and external stakeholders. Acts as a lead subject matter expert on correctional TB program, process improvement, and program evaluation activities. Provide, as needed, new employee training on the fundamental aspects of program evaluation and quality assurance of TB Program and Correct https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=605339 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.