Public Health District Director — Lead & Elevate Health

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Roanoke HQ seeks a Health District Director to lead public health programs, manage budgets, and build local partnerships. The role requires strategic oversight of staff and programs to improve community health and align with state and federal health objectives.

Responsibilities include directing planning, evaluation, and implementation of health initiatives, collaborating with government partners, and ensuring compliance with HR and policy standards.

Qualifications

• Moderate to extensive public health leadership experience.
• Experience leading high-level teams and managing organizational change.
• Proven ability to work with elected officials and stakeholders.
• Budget development and grants management experience.
• HR policy compliance and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff with performance management and workforce development.
• Plan and evaluate public health programs to improve community health.
• Conduct community health assessments and use data for strategies.
• Build partnerships with local governments, healthcare orgs, and agencies.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, procurement, and resource management.
• Represent the agency to officials and the media; ensure HR policy compliance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Public health leadership

Change management

Budget management

Policy compliance

Communication

Education

MD or DO with Virginia medical license

MPH preferred

Job description

Virginia Department of Health in Roanoke HQ seeks a Health District Director to lead public health programs, manage budgets, and build local partnerships. The role requires strategic oversight of staff and programs to improve community health and align with state and federal health objectives.

Responsibilities include directing planning, evaluation, and implementation of health initiatives, collaborating with government partners, and ensuring compliance with HR and policy standards.