Health District Director

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Lynchburg, VA

2d•$170,000 - $243,532•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Virginia Health Department is committed to the promotion, protection and preservation of a healthy and environmentally safe community. As such, based on health assessments conducted across the health district, we have developed strategic priorities to better mitigate poor health outcomes and meet our vision to be recognized as a leader and advocate safeguarding public health and the environment. The incumbent of this position would direct all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in the Central Virginia Health District. The selected individual would utilize an interdisciplinary staff with efforts directed toward community assessment and health education, program design, program evaluation, resource allocation, quality of patient care, environmental protection and inter-agency organization of health-related activities. A non-physician health director shall rely upon a licensed physician on staff, if applicable, or shall enter into a consulting agreement (MOU/MOA) with a licensed physician for the purpose of executing prescribing duties, consulting on clinical matters, and carrying out all other State Health Commissioner delegated statutory authority requiring a physician in accordance with the Code of Virginia. The Central Virginia Health District, located at 307 Alleghany Ave. in Lynchburg, VA, serves the City of Lynchburg as well as the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. Guided by its mission to “nurture the community’s wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future,” the district leads impactful initiatives that strengthen the region’s health and resilience. Its work includes advancing chronic disease prevention, improving food security and nutrition, supporting individuals with substance use disorders, and promoting mental and child health. The district also collaborates closely with community partners to coordinate resources and expand outreach. This leadership role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health of Central Virginia and to shape strategic public health efforts for years to come.

Requirements

Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
Experience managing in a team-based model
Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships
Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
Experience implementing internal controls
Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
Ability to provide communications and media relations

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health organization
Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs
Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials

Responsibilities

Direct all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in the Central Virginia Health District.
Utilize an interdisciplinary staff with efforts directed toward community assessment and health education, program design, program evaluation, resource allocation, quality of patient care, environmental protection and inter-agency organization of health-related activities.
Lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace.
Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
Work with local elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; develop partnerships.
Develop budgets, execute financial management, and manage grants.
Implement internal controls.
Resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships.
Provide communications and media relations.