Manager-Disease Prevention and Management

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The Manager, Disease Prevention & Management provides strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary team of health and well-being specialists - including a Program Manager, Health Coaches, Fitness Instructors, and Registered Nurses - focused on advancing disease prevention and management efforts for our clients. This role ensures the delivery of evidence-based programs that improve physical health outcomes for both external and internal employee populations. The Manager oversees program design, implementation, and evaluation to ensure initiatives are data-driven, outcome-focused, and aligned with organizational and client strategic goals.

• Strengthen relationships with community partners to expand program reach and impact.

• Monitor emerging public health trends and integrate evidencebased practices into program design.

• Support budget planning and resource allocation for wellbeing and prevention initiatives.

• Ensure all programs meet regulatory, compliance, and quality standards.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote wellbeing initiatives and increase participation.

• Represent the organization at community events, health fairs, and professional forums.

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.

• Guide the development of participant education materials and healthpromotion resources.

• Support evaluation of vendor performance and recommend improvements or alternatives.

• Maintain strong documentation practices to support audits, reporting, and program transparency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Health Education, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in health promotion or wellbeing program management, including staff supervision
• Proven ability to manage scheduling, caseloads, and align staff strengths with program needs
• Strong organizational, presentation, and projectmanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with all levels of leadership
• Knowledge of health coaching principles, CDC Diabetes Prevention Program, and evidencebased wellbeing practices
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, delegate, and lead highperforming teams
• Strong understanding of wellbeing industry trends, program evaluation, and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and wellbeingrelated information systems

• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Health Education, or related field
• Health Coach Certification and training in Motivational Interviewing
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred
• Experience supporting RFP processes for wellbeing program service providers

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

Wellness
Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

Why work at Presbyterian?
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.