Health District Director

DHRM • Roanoke, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Roanoke City & Alleghany Health District as a Health District Director. The Health District serves Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties as well as the cities of Covington, Roanoke, and Salem, providing public health services to more than 280,000 residents in urban, suburban and rural communities. The Health District Director will play a critical role in directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in a health district.

Requirements

• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading high level teams and managing change in the workplace
• Proven experience working 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
• Experience working with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Experience resolving confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Experience providing communications and media relations

Nice To Haves

• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• 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

• Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health.
• Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and providing the media as needed.
• Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed