Children and Family Health Director - HEALTH DEPT.

Sedgwick County•Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Children and Family Health Director is an administrative leadership position in the Health Department. The role oversees planning and management of the Children and Family Health Division, including the Children’s Dental Clinic, Healthy Babies, and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Many division services are grant-funded, and the Director oversees grant compliance. The position is also a member of the Health Department Administrative Management Team and contributes to department-wide initiatives. It is public-facing and involves building relationships with local and state public health partners, particularly in maternal and child health. The Director provides leadership for division operations and directly supervises four employees, who collectively supervise 47 staff. The position oversees staffing processes, program budgets, grant requirements, strategic planning, performance management, and quality improvement. It coordinates planning and services with community and state agencies and may require driving to meet community partners and staff at Health Department locations.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Business, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
Four years of related experience in public health or a health care setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of administrative and/or managerial experience in a public health or healthcare setting.
Valid Kansas driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Five years in Public Health administration and/or management.
Two or more years in the Maternal and Child Health field.
Master’s degree in Public Health.

Responsibilities

Lead the general operation of the Children and Family Health Division.
Ensure program performance, growth, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Participate in departmental strategic planning, performance management, and community health improvement.
Ensure compliance with department and division policies and procedures and signed program protocols.
Oversee division program grants and ensure requirements are met and relevant information is tracked and reported.
Coordinate program planning and services with community and state agencies.
Directly supervise four employees and ensure uniform accountability and disciplinary processes for all staff.
Hold regular meetings with direct reports and ensure required staff evaluations are completed appropriately.
Review program budgets and ensure expenditures are appropriate and timely.
Serve on the Health Department Administrative Management Team.
Initiate and participate in department-wide Performance Management and Quality Improvement projects.
Work with Program Managers and the Finance Manager to prepare budget projections and anticipate future needs.
Promote recognition of accomplishments resulting from collaborations between SCDOH and community partners at the county and individual levels.
Collaborate with state agencies and regional county health departments toward common public health goals.
Drive to meet with community partners and visit Health Department locations to meet with staff when needed.