Deputy Health Officer

MALPH; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MALPH is seeking a Health Officer in Washtenaw County to provide expert guidance shaping a community-wide vision for a healthy, equitable future. You will oversee the design and implementation of policies, programs, and procedures to protect and improve residents' health.

You will participate in long-range planning and assume statutory authority in the absence of the Health Officer, leading efforts to deliver comprehensive health promotion initiatives across county services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health policies to protect Washtenaw County residents.
• Lead health equity initiatives and cross‑agency collaborations.

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.