Public Health Director

Mohave County is currently recruiting for a Public Health Director. 

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Public Health Director

* Please include a resume and cover letter with application*

Performs professional and administrative work in planning, organizing and directing the activities of the Public Health Department.

 

REPORTS TO

Work is performed under general administrative direction of the County Manager. The employee is expected to exercise independent judgement and discretion.  Work is reviewed through performance appraisal and results achieved.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision is exercised directly, or through subordinate managers and supervisors, over a staff of managerial, professional, inspection, clerical, technician, paraprofessionals and labor/trades.

* Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the programs and activities of the Public Health Department; establishes policies, procedures and guidelines to be observed by department personnel for the divisions of Environmental Health, Nursing, Nutrition, Senior Programs, Administration, Bioterrorism-Emergency Response, and Vital Records.
* Provides administrative leadership and direction for the Department.
* Institutes programs to maintain the quality and improve efficiency of programs within the Department.
* Manages the preparation of a tentative budget for the department by predicting the funds needed for staffing, equipment, and materials.  
* Institutes programs to maintain the quality and improve efficiency of programs within the department.
* Provides professional advice and support to the Board of Supervisors on public provision of health matters; personally or through subordinates, provides professional staff advice on provision of public health matters to the various Community Groups, Commissions, Boards, and other Board of Supervisors or administrative groups as directed by the County Administrator.
* Establishes and maintains a liaison function with other County departments, commissions and boards, and other public health and social services agencies at local, state, and federal levels to assure the achievement of the highest level of effective administration, coordination and participation, maintenance and review of programs and activities. 
* Serves on committees, boards and commissions as requested.
* Promotes public understanding of public health programs, activities and policies through presentations to public and representative community groups and through news releases to the media.
* Attends meetings of professional societies and speak before professional and civic organizations on varied public health programs.
* Makes oral and written presentations to the Board of Supervisors and various committees, boards and the public.
* Compiles, reviews and analyzes data and prepares reports and statistical data relating to operations and program performance.  Prepares administrative recommendations.
* Analyzes and evaluates administrative and operational problems and implements methods and procedures to improve performance and economy.
* Researches, develops and implements programs and projects utilizing appropriate methods for improved services.  
* Develops and administers the department's budget in accordance with program goals and objectives.
* Develops and implements long and short-range goals and objectives for department and its divisions.
* Forecasts for future liabilities and directs activities of staff to plan for same.
* Coordinates departmental activities with other departments, local and state jurisdictions and federal agencies.
* Create and maintain a supportive work environment with other departments and community programs, Public Health divisions, and Public Health leadership on accreditation domain while maintaining a culture of quality improvement.
* Apply basic principles, practices, techniques, teaching, and communication methods related to the age, gender, race/ethnicity, educational level and socioeconomic status of community members.
* Communicate and act in a cultural competent and professional manner maintaining cooperative relationships with community members, co-workers, and work contacts.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

* Performs related work as required.
* Performs special assignments as requested.
* Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures. 
* Bachelor's degree in health, business or public administration.
* Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public health and social services administration with at least two (2) years at a supervisory/managerial level. 
* OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

 

PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree in health, business or public administration or related field.

 

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT 

* Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
* Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge of:

* Public health and social services administration and personnel management as applied to public service systems.
* Current trends in and principles and practices of providing public health and social services particularly in the areas of nutrition, nursing, environmental health, senior programs, chronic disease prevention, vital records, and emergency response.
* Local, State and Federal regulations and laws pertaining to public health administration and the provision of public health.
* Public health and social services records systems including data processing applications.
* County government operations, organization, procedures and policies.
* Principles of management and supervision.
* Department policies, rules and procedures.
* Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.

 

Skill in:

* Utilizing computer systems and applications, mainframe and microcomputers, in the performance of work assignments, such as electronic spreadsheets, word processing and graphics.
* Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

 

Ability to:

* Develop and maintain a coordinated and comprehensive public health administration and programs to provide public health.
* Plan and direct the activities of multiple departments or divisions.
* Plan, organize, utilize and manage personnel and activities within prescribed budgetary requirement and established policies.
* Effectively plan for and implement system improvements in method, organization, procedure and administration.
* Resolve major public health problems as they arise, respond with resourcefulness to new or trying situations, and adjust to frustrations and constraints.
* Identify and resolve administrative, operational, procedural and personnel problems.
* Perform special studies involving extensive research and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports and presentations.
* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic, educational and economic backgrounds and at all levels of government, management and society.
* Maintain objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercise judgement and understanding in all public health administrative and program matters.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associate personnel, County officials, management and legal staff, intergovernmental and community agency individuals and groups, other County departments and agencies, and the general public.
* Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
* Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.