Assistant Public Health Director

Please note: This recruitment is being established to fill positions in the Operations and Administrative branches of the Public Health Department.

This is an at-will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Public Health Director.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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, etc).
  
  
• Research and develop new funding resources.
  
  
• Represent the Department with the public, community organizations, other governmental agencies and stakeholders.
  
  
• Coordinates 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.
  
  

When assigned to Administration: ensures responsibility for the oversight and development of state and federally required data, human resources, epidemiology, grant/contractual management, mandated Medi-Cal activities and services, financial plans, statistical analysis, policies and procedures and assures compliance with state and federal laws, department goals and objectives and county policies and procedures. 

When assigned to Operations: ensures responsibility for oversight and development of complex programmatic administrative activities, directs the work of assigned staff, designs programs or services, directs activities pertaining to public health divisions and programs, planning and evaluation, and public and political relations. 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:
Graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree in Public Health, Administration (health, business, program, public or related) Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or closely related field. 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.
  
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping; Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

 
Knowledge of:

• 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

 
Ability to: 

• 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 as needed or to enhance overall operational effectiveness.
  
  
• Develop, organize, analyze, and interpret statistical data; and 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.

Salary : $125,050 - $152,235