Deputy Administrators - Tier I

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 67,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Deputy Administrator – Tier I (Regional Administrator) for the Delta Region, overseeing 13 counties and the Delta Public Health Region. Lead HR actions, budget planning, and community relations, ensuring efficient operations and patient satisfaction across multiple sites in Leflore County, MS.

Requirements include a master’s degree with 7+ years or a bachelor’s with 8+ years in relevant administrative roles; clinical management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with seven years of experience, or a bachelor's degree with eight years of experience, five in supervision.
• Strong communication, leadership and strategic planning skills required.
• Experience in clinical management preferred.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Customer service

Public rapport

Education

Master's degree + 7+ yrs

Bachelor's degree + 8 yrs

Job description

Deputy Administrators - Tier I in 42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

About the Agency

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to [e-mail].

This is a time limited non-state service X-16 position. The Deputy Administrator – Tier I (Regional Administrator) – Delta Region is pivotal for delivery of health care services for thirteen (13) counties in the Delta Region: Bolivar, Coahoma, Holmes, Humphreys, Leflore, Quitman, Sharkey-Issaquena, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica, Washington, and Yazoo. This leadership role is responsible for, but not limited to, providing oversight of general administrative and service functions relating to the operations of the Delta Public Health Region and the Regional Office - Greenwood. These responsibilities include approving all HR actions, reports, annual regional budget, fiscal accountability; and developing and maintaining effective community relations with the public, county elected officials, and community partners. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Delta Public Health Region and Regional Office to maximize clinical operations in staffing and site efficiencies and patient satisfaction. Oversee Delta Public Health Region’s budget, personnel, property, and resources, ensure efficient allocation of resources and participate in the budget creation. Approve all human resources (HR) actions (hiring, staffing), Participate in hiring process to ensure timely recruitment and placement as well as promoting staff training and development. Develop and execute Delta Region’s strategic plan in collaboration with Delta Team (Regional Health Officer, District Office Systems Advisor, Chief Nurse, Nutritionist Supervisor) that addresses both the immediate health concerns and the long-term health objectives of the Delta Public Health Region.

Location

42 - LEFLORE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Full-Time

Job Number

9998-0301-20260930L

0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date

09/30/2026

10/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$66,944.47

$103,532.64

What you'll need to be Successful

Successful candidate should demonstrate good communication skills, leadership skills, strategic planning skills, customer service, and good rapport with patients and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Master's degree and seven years of experience, or a bachelor's degree and eight years of experience, five of which must have included line, functional administrative, or advanced technical supervision. Preference will be given to applicants with prior clinical management experience.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201