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Director of Public Health Programs

1 week ago


Traverse City, Michigan, United States Grand Traverse County Full time
Job Description Job Description

The role of the Prevention & Community Health Director is to direct the clinical and management oversight of public health programs focused on Disease Control, Immunizations, Reproductive Health, and Adolescent Health Clinics. This role directs, supervises, trains, and provides leadership to a multi-disciplinary professional staff while ensuring continuity of day-to-day operations in public health programs. Responsible for program compliance to local, state and federal standards, policies, guidelines and grant funding requirements within the local county health department operating framework. 

This position is part of the health department leadership team. 

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to perform successfully all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. 

This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by the employee in the employee's own vehicle. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include but are not limited to the following)

  • Administers community health programs, including establishing priorities, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, and developing and implementing plans to improve services. 
  • Supervises public health staff while overseeing interviewing and selection of job applicants, training, and additional staffing needs as identified. 
  • Participates in communicable disease control and surveillance activities; assists in enforcing laws and ordinances related to communicable disease control, including isolation and quarantine.
  • Gives direction to public health staff that is reflective of the Mission and Vision of the local health department and county. 
  • Oversees the development and submission of annual non-competitive grant applications, including the development of the workplans with evidenced-based interventions, goals and objectives based on current needs assessment. 
  • Facilitates collaborative conversation, planning, and coordination between Supervisors, Coordinators, and applicable staff.   
  • Collaborates with peers and public health administration to ensure a comprehensive delivery of public health services are achieved while identifying gaps and areas for improvement. 
  • Monitors program funding and budget with finance director, reviews and approves expenditures, and identifies additional sources of program funding. 
  • Participates in disciplinary decisions and actions; establishes and evaluates appropriate performance standards in accordance with Health Department and County objectives. 
  • Processes, compiles, researches and analyzes public health data and other information, prepares and verifies reports, and other documents utilizing applicable software, within established procedures. 
  • Assists in the review, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, processes, and guidelines in compliance under the supervision of the Health Officer, including developing and administering departmental procedures and county policies and internal controls conforming to state and local laws and statutes, and the goals and objectives of the County. 
  • Represents the department and County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations, initiatives, and develop liaison relationships in the community. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES (minimum requirements)

  • Proficiency in English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, etc. 
  • Knowledge of generally accepted budgeting principles 
  • Specialized knowledge of personal and/or community health theory and practices 
  • Thorough knowledge of Public Health Practice as it relates to the applicable programs. 
  • Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with leadership, staff, and representatives of other agencies.  
  • General knowledge of applicable employee rights, protections and avenues of appeal 
  • General knowledge of applicable policies and procedures governing the hiring, employment and separation of employees 
  • Skill in assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments 
  • Skill in anticipating potential personnel issues and taking appropriate action 
  • Skill in researching and resolving problems in order to ensure compliance 
  • Ability to interpret and effectively explain complex policies, processes, regulations, and applicable laws 
  • Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment 
  • Ability to think analytically and apply sound judgment, solve problems, make effective decisions, and act with integrity 
  • Ability to facilitate meetings effectively and efficiently 
  • Ability to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs 
  • Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files 
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries 
  • Ability to use County resources effectively and efficiently 

EDUCATION, FORMAL TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master's degree in public health or applicable nursing degree  
  • 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a public health related field including two years of administrative or supervisory experience (or a combination of experience/education that is equivalent)
  • 3 – 5 years of administrative or supervisory experience  
  • Experience with local public health, particularly in clinical programs is preferred  

LICENSING AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

A valid Michigan driver' license, insurance and safe driving record

Company Description Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today's professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.Company Description Grand Traverse County is a team of passionate and incredible people who are committed to providing responsive, effective quality service to our up-north community. We strive to be a leader in innovative, effective, collaborative, and sustainable county government. We offer stable work environments and competitive salaries to both full- time and part-time employees. Understanding the many challenges facing today's professionals and families, we offer a competitive compensation package including an impressive list of benefits and time off.