Head of Community Health Workers Office

New Mexico Department of Justice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in Albuquerque seeks a Director for the Office of Community Health Workers. This role guides the office's strategic direction, oversees program design and evaluation, and leads certification, training, and outreach initiatives.

The position requires governance of a complex budget, compliance with funding rules, and strong leadership to support staff performance and program success. Interviews anticipated within two weeks of closing date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any field and six years of professional level experience in healthcare
• Adherence to CHW Act policies, protocols, and procedures
• Handling confidential client and staff data
• Delivery of public health initiatives in a fiscally responsible and culturally competent manner
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Statistics, Finance, or related field with 3+ years in public assistance or health-related work

Responsibilities

• Guide the strategic direction of the Office of Community Health Workers
• Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of all office programs (certification, training, outreach)
• Manage a complex budget with multiple funding sources and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Provide leadership and mentoring to staff to address diverse issues impacting performance

Skills

Policy adherence

Confidential data handling

Public health outreach

Culturally competent service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree in related field

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health in Albuquerque seeks a Director for the Office of Community Health Workers. This role guides the office's strategic direction, oversees program design and evaluation, and leads certification, training, and outreach initiatives.

The position requires governance of a complex budget, compliance with funding rules, and strong leadership to support staff performance and program success. Interviews anticipated within two weeks of closing date.