Project/Program Manager II - Tuberculosis Program

King County, WA

$97K — $124K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of project management experience in public health or a related medical field
  • Experience coordinating outreach with healthcare providers and community organizations
  • Strong consultation and technical assistance skills for diverse partners
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Experience in creating public health messaging for varied audiences
  • Skill in managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in MS Office 365 and large databases

Responsibilities

  • Conduct outreach with healthcare providers on TB education
  • Coordinate with healthcare partners to enhance TB service delivery
  • Manage inquiries related to latent tuberculosis and triage as needed
  • Facilitate meetings and presentations to update partners on TB issues
  • Engage with communities at higher risk for TB through strategic communications
  • Support stakeholders in disseminating TB information
  • Evaluate texting outreach to improve treatment initiation and completion

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options
  • Life and disability insurance with additional purchase options
  • Participation in Washington State pension and 457(b) deferred-compensation plans
  • Transportation benefits including ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays plus personal holidays annually
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options available
  • Access to wellness programs and onsite activity centers
  • Employee assistance and giving programs
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
Full Job Description
Salary: $47.01 - $59.59 Hourly
Location : Harborview Medical Center - 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA
Job Type: Career Service (Exec)
Job Number: 2026SD27417
Department: DPH - Public Health
Division: Prevention
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary
This Project/Program Manager II (PPMII) position oversees outreach to individuals who were diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB) infection during immigrations exams, develops communication strategies to both community members and providers about TB infection, leads engagement with provider organizations, and supports other team activities such as community events and responding to calls/emails about TB infection.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Job Duties

  • Conduct outreach with healthcare providers and their organizations related to TB education and guidance
  • Coordinating with healthcare partners, pharmacies, and other organizations to streamline TB services
    Overseeing and responding to latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) related questions and triaging to the appropriate person when necessary (i.e. nurse, epidemiologist, etc.)
  • Contributing to grant writing to fund initiatives to reduce barriers to testing, treating, and reporting of LTBI
  • Responding to inquiries, facilitating meetings, and conducting presentations to inform partners of TB updates
  • Coordinating with internal programs, teams, and task forces focused on engagement with providers who serve communities at higher risk for TB
    Engaging with internal and external partners about LTBI reporting
  • Supporting the development of messaging and communication to reach communities at higher risk of TB
  • Facilitating and building capacity of stakeholders to share information about TB
  • Researching and conducting outreach to inform innovative ways to provide TB services and engage communities
  • Managing texting outreach and conducting evaluations to assess treatment initiation and completion
  • Assist with budget monitoring and development
  • Perform data analysis independently or as assigned
  • Produce monthly/quarterly work program reports
  • Write reports or issue papers summarizing analysis or research
  • Serve on inter-jurisdictional committees and/ or coalitions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Required:
  • Experience with project management for a medical or public health project or related
  • Eperience coordinating with external partners and stakeholders, such as healthcare providers, medical associations, or community-based organizations
  • Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and technical assistance to providers and community partners
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner
  • Demonstrated ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisor, co-workers, partners, and stakeholders
  • Experience creating and delivering public health messaging to a variety of audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience and ability in building internal and external partnerships with providers and community organizations
  • Experience and skill in working with diverse populations and cultures, and supporting anti-racist principles of equity and social justice
  • Experience using process metrics to inform the success of the program and make adaptations as needed
  • Good judgement and comfort in making independent decisions, while understanding limitations and elevating as needed in the absence of information
  • Effectively manage multiple competing priorities and projects under a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to plan and prioritize effectively in this environment
  • Experience with office automation (MS Office 365), other web-enabled tools, and multiple large databases.
  • Candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform essential functions of the position
Desired:
  • Experience with or knowledge of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), particularly how to communicate orally and in writing about it to a variety of audiences.
  • Knowledge of barriers to LTBI care and experience addressing those barriers.
  • Background in public health, health education, health services, or related field
  • Experience in a local or state public health setting
  • Two (2) or more year of TB experience
  • Knowledge of project management principles
  • Demonstrated ability to learn and comprehend new and complex bodies of knowledge efficiently
  • Skill in working effectively as a team member to coordinate accomplishment of specific tasks

Supplemental Information
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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
  • NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
  • Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Please note: Cover letters, resumes, and additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements
  • The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
  • The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
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  • Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
  • Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
  • Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
  • When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
  • If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Work Schedule

This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.

Work Location

This position is based out of Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Remote and Onsite Work

The TB team works in a hybrid model, with 2-3 days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

King County has a robust collection of to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a Labor Union.
Contact

Please contact Sarah Dunkinson, for questions about this recruitment.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
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