Program Supervisor

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Apr 30, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Program Supervisor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	NJMS-Medicine-Tuberculosis Center
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Program Supervisor for the Medicine Department within New Jersey Medical School. Under supervision, participates in the administration of a comprehensive TB Control program. The Program Supervisor is responsible for the administrative and field work necessary to attain program objectives of the Global Tuberculosis Institute, organizes office and field work to attain immediate and overall program objectives, identifies case-related public health problems and develops effective work methods. Supports a team. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Plays a lead role during congregate setting investigations by performing the investigation and conducting information/education sessions as required. Supervises and assigns workloads for all TB cases, contact investigations, and inter-jurisdictional and immigration referrals to ensure effective prevention, treatment, and control of TB transmission. Prepares and submits timely and accurate NJDOH surveillance forms, such as the TB70, TB41 and interjurisdictional reports as needed. Reviews morbidity reports and laboratory findings of TB infection and disease. Ensure out-patient directly observed therapy adherence utilizing either in-person or electronic means. Maintains familiarity with current NJDOH regulations for the initiation of legal intervention as it relates to non-adherent patients.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	24S
Position Salary	70,152.00/ 85,212.00/ 100,271.00
Annual Minimum Salary	70152.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	85212.00
Annual Maximum Salary	100271.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA 1031
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in public health, community health, or health sciences plus three (3) years of experience in a health or social services related program. Equivalent education, experience, and/or training may be substituted for the educational requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Individuals must be proficient in computer applications as required by the division. Must possess confidentiality, accuracy and efficiency. Is adept at communicating with colleagues, collating, presenting and summarizing data reports to colleagues, displaying excellent written, oral, and computer skills, including facile use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and an ability to use internet-based surveys and tools. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from diverse groups regardless of race, gender, age and or sexual orientation and members of underserved communities.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree in public health, community health or health sciences is preferred. Previous experience with coordinating public health programs is preferred. Bilingual in English and Spanish/ Creole is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	Desktop computer Web camera Printer/copy machine N-95 respirator Agency vehicle Mobile telephone
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0947
Posting Open Date	04/30/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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