Assistant Health Director - Population Health

Mecklenburg County • Charlotte, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This role is on-site 5 days a week. About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.” Position Summary The Assistant Public Health Director for Population Health will work intensively with community partners to facilitate/convene collaborations and address public health priorities. This position will also be responsible for facilitating connections between the other Divisions and appropriate community partners to assist in accomplishing Departmental goals. Serving on the Executive Team of the Health Department, the Assistant Health Director for Population Health will work with the Health Director and the other members of the Team to provide cohesive, transformational leadership for the Health Department. This division includes oversight of several programs, including Live Well Meck Initiative, Office of Violence Prevention, Office of Chronic Disease Policy and Prevention, Community Engagement, and Community Health Worker Initiative

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of progressively responsible public health management experience working in community health improvement and collaboration, plus two years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related degree.
• Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
• Valid NC or SC driver's license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a County Operator's Permit (COP)

Nice To Haves

• Master's/Doctorate degree
• CHES, MCHES, or CPH certification

Responsibilities

• Display line authority in making decisions on the day-to-day operations of the division.
• Co-lead the Community Health Assessment process with the Epidemiology, engaging health department staff and community partners, to determine health priorities for the County.
• Collect and evaluate data to ensure consistency and excellence in public health services.
• Maintain and develop a culture of excellent customer service for Population Health stakeholders including patients, clients, and community partners.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders such as individual citizens, community groups, County Board of Commissioners, employees, regional, state, and federal authorities to leverage County opportunities and mitigate challenges.
• Develop and maintain critical partnerships and advocacy with the community by engaging nonprofit organizations, church and civil groups, advocates, and health care organizations to prioritize health initiatives.
• Analyze and solve problems to meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Create and apply performance metrics that objectively measure division performance against mission-critical goals.
• Advocate for services of the agency to regulatory bodies and programmatic partners.
• Develop, manage, and coordinate a budget that consists of funds from multiple sources.
• Network with peer in neighboring communities, the state, and the public to benchmark the organization, identify best practices, and leverages resources.
• May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster.

Benefits

• Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager