Public Health Director

C002 Allen County Health Department; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen County Health Department seeks a director to lead a broad public health portfolio, overseeing medical, environmental and supportive services for the community. The role directs a staff of 10–30 and acts as appointing authority ensuring program outcomes align with public health goals.

You will plan, budget, organize and measure performance, collaborating with state agencies and the Board of Health to drive health improvements across the county.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration or health related field.
• Three years in public health or related field with supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs personnel in medical and environmental programs and services.
• Oversees financial management and monitors program plans.
• Evaluates staff performance and enforces administrative procedures.
• Ensures compliance with laws, statutes, and program policies.

Skills

Staff supervision

Public health administration

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Administration

Job description

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Pay Grade:

Grade 27

Salary:

Time Type: Full time

Health Department:

Allen County Health Department

Summary:

Directs the personnel of a local health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Typically supervises 10-30 employees.

If you have any questions or would like any more information about this job posting please contact Scott Williams at [e-mail].

Description:

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS CHARACTERISTICS OF A CLASS: ARE GENERAL STATEMENTS INDICATING THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DISCRETION OF POSITIONS IN THAT JOB CLASSIFICATION. Directs the personnel of a local health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Performs a variety of tasks such as planning, financial management, organizing and measuring performance of staff in a single county. Assesses and analyzes the health status of the county. Has a close working relationship with state agencies which provide technical assistance and support and may include direct payroll and accounting assistance. Incorporates the Core Public Health Functions and ten essential services of Public Health into the practice of the agency. May serve as secretary to the Board of Health. Typically supervises 10-30 employees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Master’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education, or other related degree.

EXPERIENCE: Must have three (3) years of experience in Public Health or other health related occupations, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity. Public Health experience preferred.

SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE:

EDUCATION: (None)

EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree with two (2) additional years of experience in Public Health or health related field will substitute for the required education.

POST EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

EMPLOYEES IN THIS CLASS WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN CREDENTIALS OUTLINED BELOW WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, OR IF EMPLOYEES POSSESS SUCH CREDENTIALS AT THE TIME OF HIRE THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THOSE CREDENTIALS SO LONG AS THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN THIS CAPACITY.

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EXAMPLES OF DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLASSIFICATION:

• Directs the activities of employees in providing medical and environmental programs and services, directs the financial management functions of the department, reviews, approves and monitors program plans for the various services and programs provided by the health department, evaluates employee job performance, directs personnel actions, develops and maintains appropriate administrative procedures and policies for the operation of the department.
• Ensures LHD compliance with federal, state and local laws, statutes, administrative regulations and programmatic policies to ensure conformance and efficient operation of the department, employs staff for the department, meets with Board of Health to describe and discuss activities of the local department in meeting its objectives.
• Promotes the services of the health department within the community and attends various meetings at the local, regional and state level and analyzes strategies for determining budget priorities.
• Provides available services to community based on their health assessment, working with stakeholders and available funds and analyzes strategies for determining budget priorities.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS AND UNIQUE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

INCUMBENTS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL TYPICALLY PERFORM THEIR PRIMARY JOB DUTIES UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THESE CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE ON OCCASION IN PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF AN INDIVIDUAL POSITION. Work typically is spent inside the office or in a community setting.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check according to the agency’s policies.

DATE CLASS ESTABLISHED:

03-20-1995

DATE OF LAST REVISION:

03-13-2023

EQUALITY STATEMENT:

THE LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, ANCESTRY OR VETERAN STATUS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Come for a job. Stay for a career. Make a difference for a lifetime. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is responsible for developing and operating state public health programs and activities for the citizens of Kentucky. The mission of DPH is to improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through prevention, promotion and protection. The department oversees programs designed to improve the lives of citizens and visitors through prevention of negative health outcomes, promotion of healthy lifestyles and protection from diseases, injury and environmental health impacts. DPH has almost 150 different programs to help Kentuckians become healthier in cooperation with its partners such as local health departments, universities, private providers, etc. To support many of these programs, the department relies on high-quality data to guide decision making at the state and local levels such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Immunization Registry and Office of Vital Statistics. The department is organized into seven divisions with the Commissioner's Office providing oversight and support for the divisions and programs. The Office of Health Equity and the Public Health Nursing Office are located in the Commissioner's Office. More information about each division can be found under Related Agencies at the bottom of this page.

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Location:

Local Health Personnel Branch - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (ky.gov)