Cannabis jobs at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Job details
Salary
$7,917 - $9,583 a month
Job Type
Full-time
Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

The Illinois Department of Public Health is looking for a highly motivated and qualified candidate to serve as the Division Chief for the Division of Medical Cannabis in the Office of Health Promotion to administer a comprehensive statewide program for patient's seeking access to Medical Cannabis. Will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Division of Medical Cannabis. Initiates development of educational and training activities for staff and health care providers; coordinates development of personnel, budget and fiscal documents involving the department's Medical Cannabis Program. Supervises subordinate staff.

Job Responsibilities

1. Implements Illinois Department of Public Heath's Medical Cannabis policies and procedures. Formulates and implements operating procedures for the management process of department's Medical Cannabis Program which has a statewide impact. Participates in planning and programming activities mandated by legislation, regulations and the Director.

2. Meets and discusses medical cannabis program issues with the Illinois State Police and the department of Agriculture and Financial and Professional Regulation to integrate the goals, objectives and activities of the Medical Cannabis Act on an inter-agency basis. Coordinates interagency activities with federal, state, county and local government agencies involved in Medical Cannabis Program. Travels to provide technical assistance, training and education to professional and lay groups on medical cannabis issues.

3. Plans, develops, directs and evaluates the statewide Medical Cannabis Registry program; Includes the program total management process including the formation and implementation of program and organization and implementation of program goals and objectives. Works on procurement issues related to vendor contracts and grants. Serves as a liaison on information technology issues associated with the Medical Cannabis Registry Identification Card program.

4. Plans, prepares and administers the Division budget, directs the development of spending and staffing plans; approves expenditures for activities in program areas.

5. Serves as full line supervisor; assigns work, provides guidance and training to assigned staff; performs annual performance ratings and evaluates performance of subordinates; establishes work goals; recommends and administers discipline; hears and responds to grievances when necessary; recommends salary increases; conducts interviews of prospective new employees and recommends application for hire.

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college.
• Requires experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in public health or in a local health department.
• Requires extensive knowledge of health service programs at either the state, federal or local government level or an understanding of applicability of state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred Requirements

• Prefers background and experience implementing and operating public health programs.
• Prefers Master of Public Health degree.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid Illinois driver's license.
• Requires the ability to travel.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pmWork Location: 525 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5056Job Function: Administration/Management

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION BY CLICKING APPLY AT: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Springfield-DIVISION-CHIEF-FOR-DIVISION-OF-MEDICAL-CANNABIS-%28SPSA%2C-OPT_-6%29-IL-62702-5076/739979900/

For more information on the Illinois Department of Public Health and our offices visit our website @ www.dph.illinois.gov

IDPH is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. In compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, state agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the state provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,917.00 - $9,583.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

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