Division Director - Family Health Services

Macomb County Government

9d • $97,450 - $126,043

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director, the Division Director manages and directs the activities and operations of the Family Health Services Division. The role plans, develops, directs, and evaluates Division programs; assists with Division budgets, reports, grants, and other documents; and directs Division staff. The position also responds to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis.

The Director provides leadership and administration for public health programs, sets priorities and performance goals, monitors program effectiveness, develops quality improvement initiatives, and oversees the use of County and grant resources. The role develops funding proposals, prepares reports and agreements, analyzes data, collaborates with government and community stakeholders, addresses service gaps, and represents the Division and County. It also oversees staff, supports training and performance management, ensures compliance with applicable requirements, and contributes to strategic planning, community health assessments, and accreditation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public health, community health, or another related health agency.
• Five years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Licensed by the Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel.
• Knowledge of public health principles, programming, and management practices; budget preparation, service agreements, and grant administration; and current computer programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Suite programs.
• Skill in supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others, with demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge; work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision; maintain confidentiality; and build relationships with diverse populations in home and community settings.
• Ability to provide courteous customer service, establish effective working relationships, organize and maintain paper and electronic records, understand laws and published guidance, communicate effectively in English, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work in an environment that embraces the County’s Dignity Campaign.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer public health programs within the assigned area, establishing and implementing priorities, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency, and develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Define Division goals, objectives, needs, and priorities, and identify steps to meet performance measures and achieve results.
• Plan, monitor, and authorize County and grant budget expenditures to use resources and staff efficiently.
• Assist with reviewing, developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with County and Health Department policies, procedures, and processes.
• Identify potential funding sources and lead the development of proposals for public and private funding agencies.
• Prepare reports, grants, and service agreements or contracts; analyze and report data and provide insight into trends.
• Collaborate with committees, coalitions, professional meetings, conferences, government, businesses, and community stakeholders.
• Respond to service gaps and community public health priorities.
• Represent the Division and Macomb County with government, public health agencies, medical organizations, community groups, businesses, and others to locate and mobilize resources.
• Build program support and positive community relations.
• Facilitate presentations and respond to media as requested by the Director.
• Provide leadership during emergency preparedness responses, exercises, and training activities.
• Oversee staff directly or through mid-level supervisors, including recruitment, selection, work review, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure staff access to training and development, participate in disciplinary decisions and actions, and establish and evaluate performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee documentation for grants and billable services and review related activity reports and program documentation prepared by staff.
• Support and participate in Health Department strategic planning, community health assessment, and national accreditation efforts.
• Operate an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with no monthly premium for single, two-person, or family coverage.
• Dental coverage with no monthly premium for single, two-person, or family coverage.
• Vision coverage with no monthly premium for single, two-person, or family coverage.
• Health care, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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