Administrator

Lake Region District Health Unit; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

NDPERS retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Funeral Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lake Region District Health Unit seeks an experienced Administrator to manage day-to-day operations and supervise public health staff, with strong leadership in fiscal oversight and program delivery. The role requires strategic planning, excellent communication, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Applicants must meet licensure, certifications, and experience requirements. The Administrator will actively engage with community partners, oversee grants, and ensure services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or BSN in Nursing with management experience, or MPH; associate’s with experience may be considered.
• Licensure: Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Certifications: CPR (annual recertification) and NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certificates.
• Experience: 5 years in health, plus 5 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Health District and supervision of staff.
• Direct administrative and fiscal operations of the department.
• Deliver public health services with confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health administration

Leadership and supervision

Budgeting and fiscal management

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration

BSN in Nursing (with management experience)

Masters in Public Health (MPH)

Associate’s degree with work experience

Tools

MS Office / computer skills

Job description

Lake Region District Health Unit offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Employer paid full family coverage for health insurance: https://www.ndpers.nd.gov
• North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS)
• Paid holidays, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and Funeral Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all household members
• Life Insurance

Candidate Requirements:

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or BSN in Nursing (with management experience) or appropriate specialty area or Masters in Public Health (MPH); may consider Associate’s degree combined with appropriate work experience

REQUIRED LICENSURE: Driver’s License, proof of insurance

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: CPR – annual re-certification; National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certifications (obtained within 18 months)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in a progressively increasing health career preferred; 5 years of supervisory experience required.

Demonstrates ability to communicate with people, orally and in writing.

Demonstrates ability to plan, direct and organize work of others.

Must have computer knowledge and skills.

Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background and criminal records check

Position Summary

The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Health District including the supervision of all public health staff (Fiscal/administrative) as well as oversight of the administrative and fiscal operations of the department.The Administrator is actively involved in day-to-day delivery of services to the citizens of the Health Unit.

Success Profile

The public health administrator has knowledge of the essential services of public health.The successful Administrator has knowledge of public health as a science that promotes healthy people and communities.This individual will possess excellent decision-making skills, having the ability to make decisions quickly (often with limited time and information) and react with flexibility to changing priorities.They will always be monitoring client services, ensuring that the service is delivered in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner. The Administrator must have an unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality of any information learned in the scope of the position. (Signing a Confidentiality Agreement is a condition of employment). The successful Administrator will continuously model the work behaviors that are desired of all staff members of the district, including (but not limited to) integrity, commitment, strong work ethic, respect, and professionalism.

Asl Administrator, this individual will possess outstanding people skills along with an eye for detail and the ability to effectively and efficiently manage the administrative and fiscal operations of the Public Health District; a thorough knowledge of community resources and solid working relationships is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices in administration
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions in situations that are ambiguous or lack complete information
• Knowledge of health and welfare agencies in county and state and current social and economic obstacles and challenges
• Skills to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in the English language
• Ability to supervise, lead and evaluate personnel
• Ability to write and administer grants
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage fiscal operations
• Knowledge of and adherence to pertinent laws, policies, and regulations
• Demonstrate self-directing, task initiating qualities
• Possess administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and families, co-workers, physicians, community
• Ability to enlist the cooperation of others

Refer to full job description for a complete list of Essential Responsibilities and Duties at lrdhu.com

Reasonable Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the LRDHU Administrator, Denton Heisler, in writing or by telephone, at the time of application.

ND Relay:http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer

LRDHU does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Veteran’s Preference

Any individual seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under NDCC 37-19.1 by submitting the following:

Veteran must submit a Form DD-214;

Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old;

Spouse of Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old (spousal preference only applies if Veteran is classified as 100% disabled); or

Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.

Lake Region District Health Unit

Attn: Human Resources

524 4th Ave NE Unit 9

Devils Lake, ND 58301

** All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check and reference checks. **