Health District Director- Chesapeake Health District

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesapeake (VA); Vor Ort; USD 182.000 - 235.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plans: 401a Cash Match, 457

Zusammenfassung

The Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Health District Director for the Chesapeake Health District within the Virginia Department of Health. The role directs medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in the district, leading strategic initiatives and public health programs.

The successful candidate will supervise staff, manage budgets and grants, build community partnerships, ensure regulatory compliance, and represent the agency to officials

Qualifikationen

• Moderate professional experience in public health
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Ability to work with local officials, stakeholders and elected officials

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise staff including performance management and workforce development
• Direct planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs
• Conduct and support community health assessments using data to inform strategies
• Build and maintain partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations and state/federal agencies
• Oversee program budgets, grants, procurement, and resource management
• Represent the agency with elected officials, partners, and media
• Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, and HR practices

Kenntnisse

Public health leadership

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

HR policy compliance

Communications

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

MD or DO Board Certified

MPH degree

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Health District Director- Chesapeake Health District

State Role Title:Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $181,700 - $195,000 w/o MD. $181,700 - $235,000 with MD

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:CHESAPEAKE HQ

Agency Website:www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Chesapeake Health District as a Health District Director. The Health District Director will play a critical role in directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in a health district. Some of the duties are as follows:

• Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health.
• Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and the media as needed.
• Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) form pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
• Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Ability to provide communications and media relations

Additional Considerations

• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health organization
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs
• Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Jay West

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.