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Assistant Public Health Director
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Merced County .
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and direct public health services and programs of the Administration and Operations branches of the County Public Health Department.
Direct supervision of assigned management and supervisory staff.
Review new and existing legislation and coordinate to implement required program changes.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures related to public health programs and services.
Conduct organizational and financial studies leading to the enhancement of operational efficiency and community services.
Develop, administer and insure proper expenditure controls for the budget.
Review and establish new policies, procedures, services and/or programs as needed.
Oversee new public health campaigns and identify new initiatives (e.g., public health accreditation, implementing Public Health 3.0 health equity).
Research and develop new funding resources.
Represent the Department with the public, community organizations, other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
Coordinate strategic planning efforts, community health needs assessment or other activities for internal and external program and service improvements.
Make presentations; represent the Public Health Department with various community groups, public bodies, and local, regional and state committees and agencies.
Serve as a resource regarding interpretation of federal and state laws and their relevance and impact to programs, services and the community.
Establish personal and professional credibility and gain rapport with senior leadership, employees and stakeholders.
Act for the Public Health Director, as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health department, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, three (3) of which must have been in a position of administration and/or management.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Administration (health, business, program, public or related), Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Functions
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
Be able to interpret health legislation, procurement, human resources, and budget processes.
Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methods.
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
Use of County installed applications for daily tasking.
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; train, evaluate and supervise staff.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Represent the County and department with the community and other agencies.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects; lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge
Principles, practices and trends in public administration, leadership and management.
Principles of budget development and fiscal accountability.
Issuing effective verbal and written communication skills.
State and local health laws and political issues.
Federal, state and local regulations related to health programs.
Delegating tasks and authority and coaching to improve staff and Departmental performance.
Personnel rules, labor relations and employee supervision.
Training, performance management, and quality improvement.
Evidence-based best practices and current trends in public health.
Abilities
Plan, manage, direct and oversee complex administrative activities.
Develop written plans, policies and/or procedures relevant to Department operations.
Evaluate operational functionality and research and propose improvements.
Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data; develop effective solutions.
Develop budgets and control expenditures.
Make oral and written presentations.
Be responsible for the development, maintenance, and preparation of records and reports.
Effectively represent the department and/or County as directed.
Work cooperatively with all levels of Department personnel, key stakeholders and the community-at-large.
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Assistant Public Health Director
role at
Merced County .
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and direct public health services and programs of the Administration and Operations branches of the County Public Health Department.
Direct supervision of assigned management and supervisory staff.
Review new and existing legislation and coordinate to implement required program changes.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures related to public health programs and services.
Conduct organizational and financial studies leading to the enhancement of operational efficiency and community services.
Develop, administer and insure proper expenditure controls for the budget.
Review and establish new policies, procedures, services and/or programs as needed.
Oversee new public health campaigns and identify new initiatives (e.g., public health accreditation, implementing Public Health 3.0 health equity).
Research and develop new funding resources.
Represent the Department with the public, community organizations, other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
Coordinate strategic planning efforts, community health needs assessment or other activities for internal and external program and service improvements.
Make presentations; represent the Public Health Department with various community groups, public bodies, and local, regional and state committees and agencies.
Serve as a resource regarding interpretation of federal and state laws and their relevance and impact to programs, services and the community.
Establish personal and professional credibility and gain rapport with senior leadership, employees and stakeholders.
Act for the Public Health Director, as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in a public health department, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, three (3) of which must have been in a position of administration and/or management.
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Administration (health, business, program, public or related), Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Functions
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.
Be able to interpret health legislation, procurement, human resources, and budget processes.
Knowledge of performance management and quality improvement methods.
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines and under stressful conditions.
Use of County installed applications for daily tasking.
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives; train, evaluate and supervise staff.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Represent the County and department with the community and other agencies.
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects; lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge
Principles, practices and trends in public administration, leadership and management.
Principles of budget development and fiscal accountability.
Issuing effective verbal and written communication skills.
State and local health laws and political issues.
Federal, state and local regulations related to health programs.
Delegating tasks and authority and coaching to improve staff and Departmental performance.
Personnel rules, labor relations and employee supervision.
Training, performance management, and quality improvement.
Evidence-based best practices and current trends in public health.
Abilities
Plan, manage, direct and oversee complex administrative activities.
Develop written plans, policies and/or procedures relevant to Department operations.
Evaluate operational functionality and research and propose improvements.
Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data; develop effective solutions.
Develop budgets and control expenditures.
Make oral and written presentations.
Be responsible for the development, maintenance, and preparation of records and reports.
Effectively represent the department and/or County as directed.
Work cooperatively with all levels of Department personnel, key stakeholders and the community-at-large.
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