Public Health Policy & Operations Lead

Gateway District Health Department; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Valley District Health Department in Cumberland, RI seeks an experienced Administrative Services Manager to provide essential support to the Public Health Director and to serve as acting director in their absence. The role involves coordinating programs, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring policy compliance across units.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least five years in public health, with substitution options as allowed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public/Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in Public Health or health-related field. Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews programs and management issues that cross organizational lines and makes recommendations to the Director.
• Prepares briefing materials for the director to use in meetings within and outside the agency.
• Reviews, analyzes, writes and monitors correspondence for accuracy and conformity with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to organizational units on administration of operational regulations, policies and procedures.
• Evaluates routine, special and technical reports to monitor efficiency and effectiveness of agency activities.
• Acts as liaison between agencies and other organizations.
• Synthesizes data from all units to develop or modify policies and procedures.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration/Health Administration or related field

Job description

Cumberland Valley District Health Department in Cumberland, RI seeks an experienced Administrative Services Manager to provide essential support to the Public Health Director and to serve as acting director in their absence. The role involves coordinating programs, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring policy compliance across units.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least five years in public health, with substitution options as allowed.