Public Health Division Director - Community Health and Prevention (CHP)

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Marin is seeking a Public Health Division Director to lead the Community Health and Prevention Branch. This role focuses on advancing health equity, managing programs, and ensuring compliance with public health regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to health equity, and experience in public health initiatives.

Benefits

Health plans

Retirement options

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience including supervisory experience.
• Experience in strategic planning and managing public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Fostering partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Championing health equity policies and initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with public health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Program Management

Data-Driven Decision-Making

Stakeholder Collaboration

Health Equity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in Public Health

Job description

Public Health Division Director - Community Health and Prevention (CHP)

The Public Health Division Director is a key leadership role within the Marin County Department of Health and Human Services. Reporting to the Public Health Officer, this position oversees the Community Health and Prevention (CHP) Branch, guiding its strategic direction and supervising staff.

The CHP Branch focuses on advancing health equity by addressing root causes of health issues and improving quality of life, with an emphasis on Primary Prevention. For more details about the branch’s work, visit https://www.marinhhs.org/public-health.

The Director ensures alignment of programs with departmental and county priorities, sets strategic goals, and manages resources to deliver impactful public health services.

Key Responsibilities

• Fostering partnerships with community stakeholders
• Championing health equity policies and initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with public health regulations
• Representing the department in collaborative health efforts

About You

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellence in program management, data-driven decision-making, and leadership. They are committed to health equity and have experience in strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and managing public health initiatives. A background in managing teams, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions is essential. An advanced degree in Public Health or related fields is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Knowledge of management principles, laws, regulations; ability to manage programs, interpret legislation, develop policies, and build effective relationships. A Bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience, including supervisory experience, are typically required.

Additional Information

Applicants will receive email notifications about their application status. The recruitment process may include various assessments. Candidates must pass a background check and complete required training. Benefits include health plans, retirement options, paid time off, and more. For questions, contact Human Resources or the Benefits Division.