Assistant Public Health Director

C313 Cumberland Valley District Health Department; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

C313 Cumberland Valley District Health Department is seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide support to the Public Health Director and to offer technical management assistance across agency units. The role includes acting in the Director's absence and handling duties to maintain operations.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of experience in public health or a health-related area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree.
• Five years of experience in Public Health or health-related field; Public Health experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Reviews programs and management issues that cross organizational lines and makes a recommendation or reports to the Director.
• Prepares briefing materials for director to use in meetings within and outside of the agency.
• Reviews, analyzes, writes and monitors correspondence for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to all organizational units on matters dealing with the administration of all operational regulations, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates routine, special and technical reports to monitor efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of agency activities.
• Acts as liaison between agencies and other organizations.
• Synthesizes data from all organizational units as well as from statutes and federal regulations to develop and recommend establishment or modification of policies and procedures.
• Attends professional meetings and in service training sessions to update staff on policies and procedures.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree

Description du poste

SUMMARY:

Provides administrative support services to a Public Health Director. Provides technical management assistance to organizational units within the agency. Performs the duties of the director in her/his absence; and performs other duties as required.

DESCRIPTION:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Provides administrative support services to a Public Health Director. Provides technical management assistance to organizational units within the agency. Performs the duties of the director in her/his absence; and performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENTS OF THE MINIMUM BACKGROUND AS TO EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS WHICH WILL BE REQUIRED IN ALL CASES AS EVIDENCE OF AN APPOINTEE'S ABILITY TO PERFORM THE WORK PROPERLY.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor's Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of experience in Public Health or health related field. Public Health experience preferred.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE

EDUCATION: (N/A) EXPERIENCE: (N/A)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(None)

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY. (None)

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews programs and management issues that cross organizational lines and makes a recommendation or reports to the Director.
• Prepares briefing materials for director to use in meetings within and outside of the agency.
• Reviews, analyzes, writes and monitors correspondence for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to all organizational units on matters dealing with the administration of all operational regulations, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates routine, special and technical reports to monitor efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness of agency activities.
• Acts as liaison between agencies and other organizations.
• Synthesizes data from all organizational units as well as from statutes and federal regulations to develop and recommend establishment or modification of policies and procedures.
• Attends professional meetings and in service training sessions to update staff on policies and procedures.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED: 04-19-2023 DATE OF LAST REVISION: 04-19-2023

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime.

The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)

Contract Type

Full time