Health Director

Pitt County Government; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County Government seeks a Health Director to manage the Local Health Department within the Consolidated Human Services Agency, reporting to the Consolidated Human Services Director. The role requires strong leadership, administrative acumen, and community engagement.

The candidate must have a medical doctorate or appropriate master’s degree in public health or administration with relevant experience in health programs or services, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate required or one of the listed master’s degrees with required experience.
• Experience in health programs or health services is required.
• Supervisory experience in health-related programs is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Local Health Department operations within the Consolidated Human Services Agency.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Engage with the general public and with federal, state, and local officials to support health services.

Skills

Public health leadership

Administrative skills

Community engagement

Education

Doctorate (MD)

MPH in Health Admin

MPH (other disciplines)

MPA

Public health related master's

Public health related bachelor's

Job description

Primary Purpose: Pitt County is seeking a Health Director to manage the operations of the Local Health Department which is part of a Consolidated Human Services Agency under the guidance of a Consolidated Human Services Board. The candidate must have strong leadership skills, proven administrative skills and strong community engagement. The Health Director reports to the Assistant County Manager/Consolidated Human Services Director.

General knowledge of management principles, techniques, and practices. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public health. Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; direct employees and programs in the various areas of responsibility; and develop and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, and with federal, state, and local officials.1. A medical doctorate; or 2. A master's degree in public health administration and at least one year of employment experience in health programs or health services; or 3. A masters degree in a public health discipline other than public health administration and at least three years of employment experience in health programs or health services; or 4. A masters degree in public administration and at least two years experience in health programs or health services; or 5. A masters degree in a field related to public health and at least three years of experience health programs or health services; or 6. A bachelors degree in a field related to public health and at least seven years of experience in health programs or health services, which must include at least three years of supervisory experience.