Deputy Health Officer

MALPH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation days 20

Sick days 12

Personal time 3.5 days

Holidays 12

Retirement plan

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) seeks a Deputy Health Officer to lead agency programs, supervise staff, and drive continuous quality improvement in collaboration with the Health Officer and Board of Health. Requirements include at least five years of progressive public health leadership and a master’s degree in public health, public administration, or a related field.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, a starting wage of $49.86–$52.90 per hour, and a schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressive public health leadership, administration and program management.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating projects to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute agency programs to improve community health.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with local, regional, state, and federal partners.
• Monitor outcomes and drive continuous quality improvement and performance management.

Skills

Public health leadership

Program management

Supervision

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Job description

Central Michigan District Health Department

Friday, October 16, 2026 - 12:00

The Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) is a progressive six county district health department in beautiful Central Michigan providing services to Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola, and Roscommon Counties. The area is home to the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Reservation and Central Michigan University. It is an area with several lakes, parks, and recreational opportunities.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Health Officer. The Deputy Health Officer reports to the Health Officer and is responsible for implementing and monitoring agency goals as directed by the Board of Health and/or the Health Officer. Will work in close collaboration with Administration. Provides critical leadership in organization and implements processes, policies, and programs to quantify and evaluate outcomes and results, promotes employee recruitment and retention, and promotes continuous quality improvement and performance management. Establishes and maintains partnership with stakeholders at local, regional, state, and federal level to advocate for public health programs and identify and address population-based health issues and trends. Represents agency and provides leadership to regional and state initiatives to promote public health and shared vision for community action. May serve as the Health Officer in the absence of the Health Officer. The Deputy Health Officer may also serve as the acting Health officer in their absence. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public health program management, administration, and leadership, including supervision and project oversight. Masters degree in public health, public administration, health promotion, healthcare administration or related field is preferred. This full-time position offers full benefits, including health/life/dental insurances, 20 vacation and 12 sick days with an additional 3½ paid days of personal time per year, 12 paid holidays, MERS defined contribution retirement plan with up to 10% employer contribution, and flexible scheduling are included. Starting wage is between $49.86-$52.90 per hour, based on qualifications.

General Summary

Reports to Health Officer and is responsible for implementing and monitoring agency goals as directed by Board of Health and/or Health Officer. Provides critical leadership in organizing and implementing processes and programs to quantify and evaluate outcomes and results, and promote continuous quality improvement and performance management. Establishes and maintains partnerships with stakeholders at local, regional, state and federal level to identify and address population-based health issues and trends. Represents agency and provides leadership to regional and state initiatives to promote public health and shared vision for community action. May serve as the Health Officer in the absence of the Health Officer.