Public Health Director
About The Position
Montezuma County Public Health Department is seeking an experienced and community-minded Public Health Director to lead our rural health department and help shape the future of public health in our community. This is an opportunity for a strong leader who understands that rural public health is about more than programs and policies- it is about people, relationships, prevention, access to care, and building a healthier community. The Public Health Director provides overall leadership and direction for the health department, overseeing programs, personnel, budgets, grants, partnerships, and public health initiatives. The Director works closely with staff, community partners, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and community members to identify needs and develop effective solutions.
Requirements
- A current licensed medical professional (MD, DO or RN e.g.) or; A master's degree in public health discipline such as environmental health, health education, epidemiology, health administration/policy, biostatistics, etc.; nursing, public administration, health administration or a closely related discipline; and Have five years out of the past ten years of successful and responsible administrative experience in public health or a closely related field, including at least two years' experience in supervising public health professionals.
- A combination of related education and relevant experience totaling ten (10) years, will be considered.
- Credit for education in Public Health or a related field is based on the highest degree achieved (associates degree: 2 years, bachelor's degree: 4 years, master's degree: 6 years, Doctorate degree: 8 years). This is coupled with relevant years of experience managing people and public health programs.
- Two (2) years of the required experience must include experience in public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, and developing and managing budgets to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, program management, budgeting, and organizational leadership.
- Strong understanding of public health principles, prevention, population health, emergency preparedness, and community-based services.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse community partners, healthcare organizations, governmental agencies, and elected officials.
- Ability to lead effectively in a rural and resource-conscious environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, management, and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public health, community health, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with grants, contracts, compliance, and program development is preferred.
- A collaborative and approachable leader.
- A strong communicator and relationship builder.
- Comfortable making decisions and managing competing priorities.
- Passionate about prevention and improving community health.
- Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to step in wherever needed.
Responsibilities
- Provides overall leadership and direction for the health department.
- Oversees programs, personnel, budgets, grants, partnerships, and public health initiatives.
- Works closely with staff, community partners, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and community members to identify needs and develop effective solutions.
- Supports staff.
- Manages limited resources.
- Responds to emerging public health needs.
- Advocates for public health while building trust across the community.
- Supports and develops a strong public health workforce.
- Build on existing programs.
- Strengthen partnerships.
- Ensure that public health remains responsive to the changing needs of our community.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
