DEPUTY HEALTH OFFICER

Washtenaw County Health Department; Michigan; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Washtenaw County Health Department is seeking an Administrative Health Officer to guide a county-wide vision for a healthy community and to promote health equity. You will manage development and implementation of policies, programs, and strategic plans to improve health outcomes for Washtenaw County residents.

In this role you will oversee health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, and community health improvement efforts, build cross-agency collaborations, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public health education, disease prevention and control, health interventions for at-risk populations.
• Knowledge of health equity and social justice concepts and applications.
• Experience with community health assessment and planning.
• Administrative and budgeting principles, including staff supervision.
• Familiarity with performance management and quality improvement in public health.
• Understanding of funding sources for public health programs.
• Awareness of laws, regulations, and policies affecting public health.
• Ability to research, analyze data and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement plans to achieve the department's mission and goals.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, performance management, and workforce development.
• Lead Health Promotion and Disease Prevention initiatives for community health.
• Oversee community health assessment and improvement planning with partners.
• Guide epidemiology work to inform data-driven programs and policies.
• Implement health equity initiatives addressing vulnerable populations.
• Identify funding sources and prepare proposals for grants.
• Supervise professional and support staff and enforce policies.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Policy development

Performance management

Communication

Budgeting

Interagency collaboration

Public speaking

Coalition building

Education

MPH/MSPH or related Master's degree

4+ years in public health administration

6+ years in public health administration (alternative)

Job description

Under the direction of the Administrative Health Officer, provides expert guidance to help shape the development of a community-wide vision for a healthy community, and a culture of health equity. Manages the design, development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs to protect, preserve and improve the health of Washtenaw County residents. Participates in the design, development and implementation of short and long range plans and strategies to deliver comprehensive health promotion policies and programming to county residents. Assumes statutory authority of Health Officer in the absence of the Health Officer.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• In collaboration with the Administrative Health Officer and the department's management team, responsible for establishing and implementing plans and strategies to achieve the mission and goals of the department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the department's strategic plan, strategic goals and objectives, performance management system, quality improvement program, and workforce development plan.
• Plans, organizes and directs all aspects of the Health Promotion Disease Prevention Division. Manages the development of policies, programs and practices to promote the health of individuals, families and the community through health education and promotion, disease prevention and control and health interventions for at-risk populations.
• Oversees the department's community health assessment and community health improvement plan, coordinating with other county agencies, community partners and county residents.
• Oversees the department's epidemiology work, to guide data driven programmatic and policy work that improves population health outcomes.
• Oversees the implementation of a health equity plan that addresses the needs of vulnerable populations and communities.
• Identifies potential sources of funding for programs and services and develops and/or supervises the development of funding proposals for submission to public and private funding agencies.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and support staff. Selects personnel and provides for their training and professional development. Interprets applicable federal and state laws and regulations and County policies to subordinates.
• Represents the department in contacts with legislative bodies, public health officials throughout Michigan, health care agencies, health and human service agencies, community groups, local officials, businesses and others to locate and mobilize resources, encourage support for programs, coordinate and align with other community efforts to improve health, and maintain positive community relations. Makes presentations and responds to the media as required.
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures to ensure that all department programs, practices and services comply with statutory requirements, standards of professional practice and ethics, and quality and accreditation standards.
• Monitors legislation and professional developments for possible programmatic changes. Develops, revises and implements policies and procedures to effect such changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public health education, disease prevention and control, health interventions for at-risk populations, and other public health services.
• Health equity and social justice.
• Community health assessment and planning.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program and budget development and administration and employee supervision.
• Principles and practices of performance management and quality improvement in a public health setting.
• Funding sources and community resources for support of public health programs and activities.
• Functions and practices of policy-making boards and commissions.
• Applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Research, data analysis and report preparation techniques.
• Basic public information and presentation techniques.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing and directing a variety of public health programs and activities.
• Planning and directing the work of others and training others in work procedures.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining complex laws, policies and regulations.
• Setting priorities, coordinating multiple projects and meeting critical deadlines.
• Using sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines.
• Preparing clear, concise and effective written materials.
• Representing the county effectively in meetings with governmental agencies, local community and the public.
• Coalition building and leadership.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials and a computer monitor and hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the telephone.

These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Possession of an M.P.H or M.S.P.H degree and four (4) years of progressively responsible and demonstrably successful experience in public health administration.

OR

• Possession of a related Master's degree and six (6) years of progressively responsible and demonstrably successful experience in public health administration.