Chief, Health Preparedness & Emergency Readiness

Ohio Department of Health; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 101.000 - 106.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ohio Department of Health in Ohio is seeking a Bureau Chief to lead the Bureau of Health Preparedness, overseeing health planning and emergency readiness across the state. The role reports to executive leadership and shapes policy, budgets, and incident response.

The position requires senior-level experience in planning and administering health programs, with graduate-level qualifications preferred. It emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and strong communication across divisions.

Formación

• 6 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s).
• Or
• Completion of graduate core program in field of public health, health administration, preventive medicine, social work, nursing or other health‑related field or public policy & management/public administration or business administration; AND 3 yrs. exp. in planning & administering health program(s).
• Or
• 12 mos. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 3, 65247.
• Or
• 2 yrs. exp. as Health Planning Administrator 2, 65246. Note: applicants for any bureau chief position in Ohio Department of Health must satisfy qualifications cited in Chapter 37 of Administrative Code for particular bureau for which application is being made.
• Or
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to managers and staff within BHP.
• Lead operational planning and coordination for statewide and local emergency events.
• Cultivate an environment of engagement, positivity, and accountability across the bureau.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to ensure alignment with organization goals, statutory requirements, and public health best practices.
• Serve as a visible, effective leader during critical incidents, ensuring clarity of communication, operational excellence, and strong team performance.
• Represent the bureau and agency in internal and external forums to support preparedness initiatives.

Conocimientos

Public Health

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Communication

Educación

Graduate core program in public health/health administration

3+ years planning & administering health programs

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Herramientas

Budgeting

Emergency Management

Health Administration

Descripción del empleo

Ohio Department of Health in Ohio is seeking a Bureau Chief to lead the Bureau of Health Preparedness, overseeing health planning and emergency readiness across the state. The role reports to executive leadership and shapes policy, budgets, and incident response.

The position requires senior-level experience in planning and administering health programs, with graduate-level qualifications preferred. It emphasizes collaboration, strategic thinking, and strong communication across divisions.