Health District Director - Virginia Beach
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Health is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Health District Director for the Virginia Beach District. The director leads and supervises district staff and directs medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative, and other public health services. The position directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs; uses community health assessments and data to inform strategies; and builds partnerships with local governments, health care organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies. The director also oversees budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resources; represents the agency with officials, partners, and media as needed; and ensures compliance with applicable public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices. The position requires professional experience in public health or a related activity, organizational or community leadership, and the ability to lead teams, manage change, and work across disciplines. Additional qualifications such as a medical degree and public health leadership experience are considered desirable. The Virginia Department of Health offers paid holidays, insurance, retirement plans, and leave.
Requirements
- Moderate professional experience in a public health agency or public health-related activity.
- Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-level teams and manage workplace change.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Proven leadership, including experience 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 elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders, and to develop partnerships.
- Experience with budget development, financial management execution, and grant management.
- Knowledge and application of human resources policies, including compliance.
- Experience implementing internal controls.
- Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and sustain balanced professional relationships.
- Ability to provide communications and media relations.
Nice To Haves
- MD or DO board certified in preventive medicine, primary care, or another appropriate specialty, with a valid Virginia medical license.
- MPH, if not used as a qualification above.
- Extensive experience leading or directing a public health organization.
- Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill 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, prioritization of work, 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 partnerships with local governments, health care organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
- Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management.
- Represent the agency as a public health leader and subject matter expert with elected officials, community partners, and media as needed.
- Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans, including a 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Sick leave
- Family/personal leave
- Annual leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
