Director, Child Health

Georgia Department of Revenue; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Child Health at the Georgia Department of Public Health will provide statewide leadership and coordination of Child Health Programs, including Health Check, MIECHV, Early Hearing Detection, and Newborn Screening. This role oversees budgets, grants, and contracts while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

You will mentor staff and foster collaboration with public health districts, agencies, and partners to improve outcomes for children across Georgia.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related field.
• Experience in child health and public health.
• Experience in leadership or management roles.

Responsibilities

• Leads statewide Child Health Programs and coordinates related initiatives.
• Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to Child Health staff.
• Oversees funding allocations, grants, and contracts; ensures compliance.
• Coordinates with other DPH programs, districts, agencies, and partners.

Skills

Child health experience

Public health experience

Leadership/management

Education

Master’s degree in public health

Bachelor’s degree in operations management or related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia’s more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Director, Child Health

Agency: Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005949

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: PAY GRADE: R
$90,324.00 - $127,321.19

Job Description

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Who We Are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Job Summary

The Director of Child Health will be responsible for statewide leadership and coordination of DPH’s Child Health Programs including Health Check, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Newborn Screening, Autism Access and Innovation, Babies Can’t Wait, Children’s Medical Services, and Children 1st.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the Child Health Programs for the Department including Health Check, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, Newborn Screening, Autism Access and Innovation, Babies Can’t Wait, Children’s Medical Services, and Children 1st.

• Provides expert guidance, technical assistance, training, and mentorship to Child Health staff.

• Responsible for efficient management of state and federal funding allocations, grants, and contracts.

• Responsible for assuring compliance with state and federal requirements and guidelines through ongoing evaluation, oversight, and reporting.

• Provides ongoing coordination and monitoring to assure program timelines, reports, contract requirements are completed as required.

• Establishes standards and protocols for child health clinical services.

• Provides leadership for grant applications and needs assessments as required.

• Responsible for effective collaboration between Child Health programs and other DPH Programs, public health districts, agencies, and partners.

• Responsible for supervision of staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or other related field
• Experience in child health
• Experience in public health

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes seven (7) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or ten (10) years of related professional experience which includes seven (7) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or seven (7) years of experience required at the lower , Business Ops (GSM014) or position equivalent.–Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over‑year.-.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.