Community Health Administrator

Louisville Metro Government

Kentucky

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks an experienced Public Health Administrator to direct community health service programs within the Environmental division. The role will lead staff, manage budgets, and coordinate cross‑agency efforts to improve public health outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a public health or related field and at least three years of relevant experience, including one year in supervision.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related discipline.
Three years of community or public health experience, including one year in supervision/management.

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.
Represents the department to the public to coordinate, explain and discuss programs and services.
Assesses client needs, collects statistical data, analyzes budget and productivity data, evaluates staff needs and available resources, conducts trend analysis, and prepares comprehensive reports concerning program or project operations and services.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local laws, programmatic guidelines, professional standards, theories, and regulations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to direct community health service programs and projects of a major division.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

Assists in budget preparation and monitors and controls expenditures.

Represents the department to the public to coordinate, explain and discuss programs and services.

Assess client needs, collects statistical data, analyzes budget and productivity data, evaluates staff needs and available resources, conducts trend analysis, and prepares comprehensive reports concerning program or project operations and services.

Assesses programs and develops initiatives to address community health issues or to comply with new or revised regulations or legislation.

Monitors services provided by health care providers for compliance to project or program performance standards.

Collaborates with community, academic and non-traditional partners regarding health issues and facilitates development of community based participatory research.

Confers with and maintains communication and effective working relationships with service providers and community agencies to coordinate and discuss program or project goals, needs and services.

Prepares and submits grant applications for federal and state funding for community health service programs or projects.

Consults with staff to discuss problems, program performance standards, workflow, resources, protocols, quality assurance methods, and progress on projects.

Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local laws, programmatic guidelines, professional standards, theories, and regulations.

EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS

Directs, plans, and coordinates the Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) division, activities, grant funding, and deliverables.

Develops new programs or services to address community health issues Prepares and presents information to health officials, the media, and the public.

Establishes and implements procedures and plans for preparedness planning, mitigation, response, and recovery and coordinates training/exercises, education, and volunteer management programs.

Ensures grant deliverables including staging/coordination of training exercises, emergency plans, and reporting metrics are met.

Develops and maintains an effective process for coordination of readiness across all public health division for man-made or naturally occurring public health emergencies.

Works to address health equity disparities that may occur due to a public health emergency.

Ensure agency's compliance with the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).

Coordinates with city agencies to develop and implement exercises and drill programs to access and enhance the emergency of respond and recover, facilitate after action analysis and submit to local, state, and federal agencies.

Prepares and submits grant applications for federal and state funding for community health service programs or projects.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or related discipline.

Three (3) years of community or public health experience, nursing, primary care, social services, health inequities, or clinical supervisory experience, including one (1) year of managerial experience.

EQUIVALENCY

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be substituted but must include one (1) year of managerial experience.

OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.