Preventive Health Associate Director - HEALTH

Sedgwick County • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

This position serves as a division-level administrative leadership role, providing complex administrative support to the Preventive Health Director. The Associate Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and improving procedures for the Immunizations, Central Supply, and Customer Service Programs. The position provides supervision to the Immunization Services Coordinator, the Central Supply Manager, and the Customer Service Supervisor. Additional responsibilities include budget management – such as accounts payable, purchasing, and contracts oversight for the assigned programs. The role also conducts data analysis to evaluate program effectiveness, including review of the fee schedule, time studies, and community needs assessments. In the absence of the Preventive Health Director, the Associate Director assumes full responsibility for the operation and management of the Preventive Health Division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private organization, including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for strategic management.
• Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid U.S. driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, or Health Administration.
• Active nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Provides Direct Supervision
• Ensure staff accountability, program performance, and overall effectiveness and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with contractual, divisional and departmental protocols, policies and procedures
• Evaluate staff performance
• Provide individual coaching and training to support staff development
• Oversee HR operations for assigned programs, including personnel management and the hiring process
• Guide staff in implementing and managing strategies to achieve performance objectives
• Support Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
• Program Oversight
• Develop, update, and ensure compliance with grant and contractual agreements
• Attend required meetings and trainings to maintain grant compliance
• Ensure enrollment and compliance with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Kansas Immunization Program (KIP)
• File timely grant application and progress reports with KDHE
• Oversee and guide program development and growth
• Develop and/or update program and medical policies, procedures and protocols
• Coordinate program planning and services with community partners and state agencies
• Serves as the Risk Management Incident Control Officer
• Budget Management and Data Tracking
• Manage and report multiple local and grant budgets according to established spending plans; adjust plans as needed at least quarterly, and report when variance exceed 10%
• Conduct data analysis to evaluate and report program effectiveness and proficiency, including staff time studies, fee schedule assessments, community needs assessments, and related metrics.
• Ensure accurate and complete data submission, including Aid-to-Local grant applications and all required quarterly or semi-annual program progress reports
• Review and submit supply orders and authorize expenditures for program-related expenses

Benefits

• Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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