Health and Human Services Director

Alamance County Government • Health & Human Services, NC

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About The Position

Alamance County Government is seeking a senior executive to lead its Health and Human Services Department. Reporting directly to the County Manager, the Director provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the department and performs the powers and duties of a local health director under N.C.G.S. 130A-41 and N.C.G.S. 130A-45.5. The Director oversees services and programs spanning Public Health, Veterans Services, and the Family Justice Center, including environmental health, personal health, WIC, dental services, and behavioral health and substance use. The role requires a strategic, collaborative, people-centered leader who can manage complex governmental responsibilities, strengthen operations, develop employees, and build community partnerships.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, Human Services Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams, multiple programs, departments, or complex organizational operations.
• Must meet standards for appointment as local health director in accordance with N.C.G.S. 130A-40(a).
• Comprehensive knowledge of executive leadership, organizational management, workforce development, and performance accountability.
• Thorough knowledge of public health and human services administration, service delivery systems, and emerging community health needs.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and governmental policies governing assigned programs.
• Ability to analyze complex operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory matters and make sound, timely, and defensible decisions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, develop organizational leadership capacity, establish performance expectations, and manage competing priorities.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to work effectively with elected officials, governing boards, employees, community partners, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Set organizational priorities and oversee efficient, accountable, and customer-centered agency operations.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, build leadership capacity, and foster collaboration, engagement, and accountability.
• Guide strategic initiatives, establish performance expectations, and evaluate programs and services to improve organizational effectiveness and community outcomes.
• Oversee public health protection, regulatory compliance, and accreditation while exercising applicable statutory authority.
• Direct agency budgets, grants, contracts, and resources to support fiscal responsibility and sustainable operations.
• Advise and collaborate with the County Manager, Human Services Board, and other governing stakeholders on agency priorities, policies, and performance.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with justice system agencies and community partners to address public health, behavioral health, and other community needs.
• Provide executive leadership for public health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, coordinating with county leadership and appropriate response partners.

What This Job Offers

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