Director, Medical

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: HEA0AEX
• Number of Openings: 1
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Dec 28, 2025

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Under broad supervision, serves as the senior manager director within Division of Medical/Clinical Services. Directs or manages multiple Public Health statewide Medical/Clinical Services programs and key management staff to include Refugee Health, Pharmacy, Immunization, Chronic Disease, Infectious Disease, and the State Labs. The Director oversees the strategic development of programs' goals, objectives, policies and procedures to accomplish the mission of the Agency. Assures that all programs are working collaboratively, and strategically aligned, to ensure a statewide public health system of programs and services accountable for outcomes. May represent the department on various committees and workgroups.

Responsibilities/Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. The director shall:

• Ensure that programs under the Medical/Clinical Services Division are operating according to program policies, government regulations, organizational goals, and evidence-based best practices.
• Participate in administrative and managerial decision making that involves the direction and policy operations for the entire division in consultation with leadership.
• Interact, consult, and collaborate with members of the Executive team and local public health leaders on program operations, strategic planning, and emerging issues/concerns.
• Lead in the formulation, review, and direction of policies, as well as quality assurance components of all operations.
• Oversee the strategic planning of goals, objectives, program development, performance measures, and evaluation of program services.
• Manage Medical Services program directors/coordinators, establishing performance expectations and evaluating employee performance; interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures; making hiring and /or termination decisions in consultation with Human Resources; assessing training needs, monitoring program performance; and evaluating the effectiveness of services.
• Maintain fiscal and administrative oversight of the Medical Services Division.
• Direct and coordinate overall development and administration of the division consistent with the objectives and resources to the Agency with maximum use of staff and other resources.
• Establish program priorities based on needs assessments, key indicators, and stakeholders' input.
• Communicate with staff and stakeholders in policy making, problem solving and interpreting new regulations and procedures; develop and/or implements procedures to carry out established policy.
• Attend and participate in meetings with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Promote positive community awareness regarding services available.
• Identify community health needs, deficiencies in service and planning for correction or improvement.
• Perform related duties as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the division. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, supervising, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Must possess a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine and a valid license from the Georgia Composite Medical Board or eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia

Masters Degree in a related field or Master of Health Administration (MHA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Care Management

5 or more years of public health experience

5 or more years of administrative and management experience

i.e. staff supervision, budget management, performance management

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