Public Health COO: Strategy & Operations Leader

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plans (401a Cash Match, 457

Sick, family/personal, and annualleave

Job summary

The Norfolk Health District is seeking a strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide operational leadership and advise the Public Health Director on non-medical matters. This role coordinates statewide and local public health programs and strengthens administrative operations to deliver high-quality services to Virginia citizens.

The COO will supervise district managers, align functions with VDH goals, and drive performance, accountability, and collaboration across the district.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in public administration of complex government agencies and/or organizations.
• Experience in operational functions such as budget preparation and administration, human resources, project management and procurement.
• Demonstrated experience in policy and program decision-making, management of multiple priorities, and management of professional staff and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, problems, and situations, to conduct independent research, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, communicate effectively, and multitask complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and serve as primary advisor to the Public Health Director on non-medical matters.
• Coordinate statewide and local public health programs and strengthen administrative and business operations.
• Supervise and develop district business managers and assigned staff; keep the Director informed of recommendations and actions.

Skills

Public administration

Budgeting

HR management

Project management

Decision making

Data analysis

Communication

multitasking

Job description

The Norfolk Health District is seeking a strategic Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide operational leadership and advise the Public Health Director on non-medical matters. This role coordinates statewide and local public health programs and strengthens administrative operations to deliver high-quality services to Virginia citizens.

The COO will supervise district managers, align functions with VDH goals, and drive performance, accountability, and collaboration across the district.