Health Director

Pitt County; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitt County seeks a leader in public health administration with strong management principles and policy knowledge. The role requires directing health programs, exercising sound judgment, and maintaining relationships with the public and officials at federal, state, and local levels.

Minimum education includes doctoral or master’s degrees in relevant public health fields, with substantial supervisory experience for various pathways. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of management principles and public health administration.

Responsibilities

• Exercise sound judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions.
• Direct employees and programs in areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public and with officials.

Skills

Management principles

Public health knowledge

Decision making

Leadership of employees and programs

Education

Medical doctorate

Master's in Public Health Administration

Master's in Public Health

Master's in Public Administration

Master's in public health-related field

Bachelor's in public health-related field

Job description

General Statement or Primary Purpose

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

1. 1. A medical doctorate;
2. or 2. A master's degree in public health administration and at least one year of employment experience in health programs or health services;
3. 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;
4. or 4. A masters degree in public administration and at least two years experience in health programs or health services;
5. or 5. A masters degree in a field related to public health and at least three years of experience health programs or health services;
6. 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.

Note: Minimum training and experience requirements are in accordance with GS 130A-40 and GS 130A-45.5. For related masters or bachelors degrees- the determination must be made by the State Health Director.

Equal Opportunity Employer