Local Health Officer

Vance Airscoop; Nashville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Health Department seeks a Local Health Officer to lead the health department’s functions in Brown County, Indiana. The role requires oversight of operations, policy implementation, and alignment with Indiana Code.

The incumbent must be a licensed physician and meet statutory qualifications to serve as local health officer. Brown County provides accommodations to qualified applicants as needed during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Physician licensed to practice under IC 25-22.5.
• Eligibility to serve as local health officer per Indiana Code.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functions of Brown County Health Department.
• Perform duties in accordance with Indiana Code and department policies.

Education

Physician license

Job description

JOB OPENING

Brown County Health Department

Brown County Health Department is seeking a

Local Health Officer

This is a position with pay and benefits.

Incumbent serves as IC 16-20-1-9.5Local health officer qualifications; training

Sec. 9.5. (a) In order to serve as the local health officer, an individual must:

• (1) be a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5

DUTIES

Incumbent serves as Health Officer for the Brown County Health Department, responsible for overseeing all functions of the department and performing duties according to Indiana Code.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Brown County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

It is the policy of Brown County to provide equal opportunity for applicants and employees and to recruit, hire, promote, transfer and terminate employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, gender, age, disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, genetic information national origin, ancestry or any other legally protected class.