Deputy Health Strategist (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Bear River Health Department•North Logan, UT

About The Position

The Deputy Health Strategist shapes and advances the public health agenda within the Department. Reporting to the Department Director, the role leads strategic planning and implementation, community health assessments, performance management, strategic communications, and quality improvement initiatives. In collaboration with department teams and community partners, the position advances collective-impact health strategies and addresses health disparities among diverse populations. The Deputy Health Strategist administers the Department’s accreditation process and ensures the Department can collect, analyze, communicate, and visualize public health data for community health assessment and program evaluation. The role oversees the Department’s annual report, supports compliance with data privacy regulations, ensures adoption and evaluation of a community health improvement plan, and develops, monitors, and evaluates the Department’s strategic plan. The position directs the Department’s communications team, assists staff with grant writing and responses to requests for proposals, oversees behavioral health contractors’ compliance, supervises related staff, and serves on the Department Leadership Team. The role also coordinates the Behavioral Health Advisory Council and internship and practicum needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Science, Public Health, Community Health, Public Administration, or a closely related field; or a related bachelor’s degree and six years of full-time paid professional employment in a community or public health setting.
Excellent knowledge of local public health in both urban and rural settings.
Ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present persuasive arguments in speech and writing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong public speaking ability.
Ability to become competent in department policies and procedures.
Technology skills including word processing, data entry, spreadsheet creation, and database applications.
Pass a full background check and drug screening.
Possess or be able to obtain a valid Utah Driver License at the time of employment.
Provide own transportation.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous activities requiring flexibility and stamina.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and supervision to communications and administrative staff.
Direct planning and health improvement efforts.
Coordinate with Department Leadership to manage the Department’s accreditation process.
Coordinate with Service Area Leads to ensure public health data is collected, analyzed, and appropriately applied for program planning and evaluation.
Identify and use data sources to analyze social, political, and economic factors contributing to community health status and health inequities.
Coordinate with Service Areas and the Public Information Officer to communicate clear, informative data to health professionals and the public using diverse approaches and technologies.
Assist Service Area Leads and Program Managers with adopting strategies, procedures, and programs aligned with best practices and the community health improvement plan, addressing root causes of health and health inequity.
Coordinate meetings and work of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council.
Oversee and monitor behavioral health contractors’ compliance with contract requirements.
Coordinate and collaborate with department staff, community partners, and stakeholders on population health improvement planning.
Coordinate internship and practicum needs with the Personnel Support Officer, Service Area Leads, and higher education programs.
Serve as a member of the Bear River Health Department Leadership Team.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Oversee development and distribution of the Department’s annual report.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate the Department’s strategic plan and support adoption, implementation, and evaluation of the community health improvement plan.
Assist staff with grant writing and responses to requests for proposals.
Support compliance with data privacy regulations.