The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public’s health in the United States and globally. APHL represents state and local governmental health laboratories in the United States. Its members, known as “public health laboratories,” monitor, detect and respond to health threats. In 2021 APHL was recognized as a top workplace by the Washington Post.

Position Summary:

The Specialist, NewSTEPs is responsible for leading the management of all objectives and activities that fall within the goal of NewSTEPs Technical Assistance. This position will independently manage several complex projects and oversee complex governance-related activities all with a focus on the technical assistance provided by the Newborn Screening Technical assistance and Evaluation Program (NewSTEPs) to APHL-member newborn screening programs and public health laboratories. The Specialist will also oversee all administrative activities related to the NewSTEPs Cooperative agreement.

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Responsibilities Summary:

• Responsible for ensuring fulfillment of all goals and objectives under the NewSTEPs Cooperative Agreement
• Lead, manage and ensure timely execution of all project activities with appropriate engagement from partners, funders, APHL staff and stakeholders, synthesizes information and provides high-level reports to the Manager
• Lead all short-term follow-up (STFU) technical assistance and serving as the program subject matter expert on STFU.
• Develop relationships with public health newborn screening programs, follow-up staff, patient advocacy groups and clinical networks. Works closely with internal programs including Public Policy, Communications, Legal, Accounting, and Marketing, as well as external partners and members, including but not limited to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the Genetic Alliance.
• Respond to requests for materials and information about program activities in writing, by phone and by email.
• Provide members and partners with appropriate information regarding program activities.
• Work on and oversee fulfillment of day-to-day administrative and organizational support for the Newborn Screening and Genetics Program.
• Record minutes and notes from meetings and calls and makes them available to program staff and participants in a timely fashion.
• Track expenses and writes corresponding reports for assigned projects.
• Posts information to listserv and website. Updates contact lists. Processes and approves expense reports and invoices.
• Oversee the development, management, and updates to contracts/sub-awards relevant partners required to execute technical assistance activities (i.e., faculty for training workshops, evaluation contractors, and education contractors).
• Work routinely with the grants/contracts and legal program to independently develop, track and manage related contracts and contract payment activities.
• Serve as the team leader for remaining up-to-date and abreast of all changes and updates as they pertain to information systems utilized within the program, including but not limited to SharePoint management, Rev transcription services, Zoom webinar platform.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in public health or life sciences, two to five years of relevant on the job experience or advanced technical training or experience. An advanced degree may be substituted for work experience.

• Highly organized.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to maintain confidentiality and build relationships.
• Advanced proficiency MS Office Suite, experience with SharePoint or other cloud document management systems.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Capable of working under deadlines and handling multiple projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Team player with ability to be flexible
• Takes initiative to effectively coordinate and complete projects in a timely manner
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Proficient in typing and word processing, proofreading, and writing and reading comprehension
• Capable of handling multiple priorities in periods of a heavy workload

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,993.00 - $65,535.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

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