CITY OF MIDDLETOWN
HEALTH COMMISSIONER CITY OF MIDDLETOWN The City of Middletown is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Health Commissioner. The Health Commissioner is the chief executive officer of the health department. The Health Commissioner is responsible for the direct supervision of the department directors. The Health Commissioner ensures the development, maintenance and implementation of the City of Middletown Health Department Strategic Plan, Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Workforce Development Plan, Performance Management Plan, Quality Improvement Plan and Brand Strategy consistent with the standards identified by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The Health Commissioner is authorized to approve and implement all decisions regarding personnel that fall within the budget, support the approved Strategic Plan, and are compliant with local, state, federal laws and regulations. The Health Commissioner is the primary representative of the department in the community and is the point of contact for elected officials. Minimum Qualifications: A master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a closely related field relevant to the promotion and protection of the public’s health is preferred, plus 5 years of professional public health experience that includes a minimum of 4 years of administrative or supervisory experience in governmental public health. Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with the city’s insurance policy. License must be presented for validation within six weeks of accepted offer. Statutory Requirements: The person appointed as commissioner shall be a licensed physician, licensed dentist, a licensed veterinarian, licensed podiatrist, licensed chiropractor, registered nurse or the holder of a master’s degree in public health or an equivalent master’s degree in a related health field as determined by the members of the Board of Health. They shall be secretary of the board and shall devote such time to the duties of his/her office as may be fixed by contract with the board. The commissioner shall be the executive officer of the board and shall carry out all orders of the board and of the Ohio Department of Health. They shall be charged with the enforcement of all sanitary laws and regulations in the City of Middletown, Ohio. The commissioner shall keep the public informed on all matters affecting the health of the city. [Ohio Revised Code Section 3709.11] Salary Range: $109,636 to $158,319 annually with excellent benefits. Please submit resume online or mail to Human Resources, City of Middletown, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio 45042, or fax to 513-425-7929. For a full position description please visit our website at https://www.cityofmiddletown.org/jobs. Deadline to submit resume is Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EOE/Drug-free workplace.