Public Health Director I

Sagility•Laurel County Health Department, KY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Directs the personnel of a local health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Performs a variety of tasks such as planning, financial management, organizing and measuring performance of staff in a single county. Assesses and analyzes the health status of the county. Has a close working relationship with state agencies which provide technical assistance and support and may include direct payroll and accounting assistance. Incorporates the Core Public Health Functions and ten essential services of Public Health into the practice of the agency. May serve as secretary to the Board of Health. Typically supervises 10-30 employees.

Requirements

Master’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education, or other related degree.
Three (3) years of experience in Public Health or other health related occupations.
One (1) year of experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
A Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree with two (2) additional years of experience in Public Health or health related field will substitute for the required education.

Nice To Haves

Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the activities of employees in providing medical and environmental programs and services.
Directs the financial management functions of the department.
Reviews, approves and monitors program plans for the various services and programs provided by the health department.
Evaluates employee job performance.
Directs personnel actions.
Develops and maintains appropriate administrative procedures and policies for the operation of the department.
Ensures LHD compliance with federal, state and local laws, statutes, administrative regulations and programmatic policies to ensure conformance and efficient operation of the department.
Employs staff for the department.
Meets with Board of Health to describe and discuss activities of the local department in meeting its objectives.
Promotes the services of the health department within the community.
Attends various meetings at the local, regional and state level.
Analyzes strategies for determining budget priorities.
Provides available services to community based on their health assessment, working with stakeholders and available funds.