Administrator of Health Services #1601 - Health Services Division

DUE TO THE HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST ANTICIPATED FOR THIS POSITION AND THE DIVERSE WORK/EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND NEEDED TO ENSURE THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, HAMILTON COUNTY HAS ELECTED TO UTILIZE A THIRD PARTY, THE INLINE GROUP, TO SCREEN AND QUALIFY APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION.

THE INLINE GROUP SPECIALIZES IN THE RECRUITMENT OF CANDIDATES WHO POSSESS BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK HISTORY IN THE MEDICAL FIELD.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY WITH THE INLINE GROUP USING THE FOLLOWING LINK:

https://jobs.inline.group/hamiltoncountytn/

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community. 

Under general direction, provides leadership, direction, and control of the Hamilton County Health Department to promote and safeguard citizens’ health; serves as Regional Health Director for the Tennessee Department of Public Health to plan, direct, and carry out public health programs within Hamilton County

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents 

of this class.)

This is a Fair Labor Standards Act defined Exempt Position - Exempt positions are excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers. The employee in this position is paid a salary rather than an hourly wage for this position. FLSA does not limit the amount of work time an employer may require or expect from any exempt employee, on any schedule.  Hamilton County Government expects an employee in this position to complete the work assigned regardless the amount of hours involved in completing the tasks assigned.

Oversees daily operations and coordination of all Hamilton County Health Services; coordinates services among Directors of departments; ensures compliance with public health laws, rules, regulations; develops and implements internal controls, policies, and procedures in conjunction with department Directors; develops strategic plans for long- and short-term goals and objectives; develops annual budgetary projections and presents for approval of Hamilton County Commission.

Maintains fiscal control and distribution of Health Services budget and funding sources; approves major purchases; approves hiring, disciplinary actions and provides final review of grievances and appeals; coaches Department Directors on personnel and management issues; approves contracts with state and federal agencies; authorizes county resolutions pertaining to Health Department contracts, budgets, and operations; conducts problem solving with Directors and related personnel.

Reviews requests for facility improvements; meets with community agencies and organizations to form collaborative partnerships and provide information regarding department programs and services; attends County Commission Meetings to respond to questions related to Health Department resolutions or activities; responds to inquiries from the media; works closely with County Mayor and other response partners to address both naturally occurring and manmade threats to the health of the community.   

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures related to Public Health program provision.
Knowledge of federal, state, and county funding sources, budgetary planning, development and implementation methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, guidelines related to safety and health practices and procedures.
Knowledge of management and administration methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service/public relations methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of long-range strategic planning and goal setting.
Knowledge of research, analysis, and development of grants, contracts, and resolutions.
Skill administering health department programs and services in compliance with all applicable guidelines.
Skill prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating management level work.
Skill developing and implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Skill planning, developing, administering, monitoring, and approving budgetary expenditures.
Skill utilizing verbal and written communication in the development of reports, presentations, policies, contracts, and resolutions.
Skill mediating differences and negotiating contracts and agreements.
Skill responding to inquiries from the media.
Skill establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skill effectively communicating in both oral and written form.

The equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration or closely related field and ten (10) years of public health experience, five (5) of which must be in a supervisory capacity. A valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and occasional driving. Work requires the risk of exposure to infectious diseases and dangerous or difficult situations during clinic site inspections.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires extensive contact with public and community agencies and organizations. Excellent communication and public speaking skills are also required for this position. Work may require irregular hours when responding to public health threats or emergencies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. 
https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Salary : $131,107 - $163,884