Public Health Administrator — Lead Operations & Grants

Lake Region District Health Unit; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

NDPERS retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Funeral Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lake Region District Health Unit seeks an experienced Administrator to manage day-to-day operations and supervise public health staff, with strong leadership in fiscal oversight and program delivery. The role requires strategic planning, excellent communication, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Applicants must meet licensure, certifications, and experience requirements. The Administrator will actively engage with community partners, oversee grants, and ensure services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or BSN in Nursing with management experience, or MPH; associate’s with experience may be considered.
• Licensure: Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
• Certifications: CPR (annual recertification) and NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certificates.
• Experience: 5 years in health, plus 5 years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Health District and supervision of staff.
• Direct administrative and fiscal operations of the department.
• Deliver public health services with confidentiality and integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Public health administration

Leadership and supervision

Budgeting and fiscal management

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration

BSN in Nursing (with management experience)

Masters in Public Health (MPH)

Associate’s degree with work experience

Tools

MS Office / computer skills

Job description

Lake Region District Health Unit seeks an experienced Administrator to manage day-to-day operations and supervise public health staff, with strong leadership in fiscal oversight and program delivery. The role requires strategic planning, excellent communication, and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Applicants must meet licensure, certifications, and experience requirements. The Administrator will actively engage with community partners, oversee grants, and ensure services