What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Community Health position at Southern Nevada Health District?
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Director of Community Health. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months.
Highly responsible public health physician, Ph.D., or DrPH who in consultation with, and under the direction of the District Health Officer or Deputy District Health Officer of Operations will plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Community Health Division.
Note: This recruitment will close on or before the date list above, once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified
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Education and Experience
- A doctorate degree (PhD or DrPH) in public health from an accredited institution of learning in Epidemiology, Community Health Promotion, Biostatistics, Health Policy, or similar area; OR a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy is required. A Master of Public Health is desirable.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience with progressive management responsibilities in communicable disease, chronic disease, or related public health programs.
- If hiring at the M.D. level, Nevada licensure as a physician, or ability to obtain licensure within six (6) months and Certification by an American Medical Specialty Board, with preference for the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
- Valid Nevada driver’s license, or ability to obtain within ninety (90) days of employment.
- Completion of FEMA Incident Command System training, (ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-700 NIMS), within six (6) months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Laboratory Science desirable.
- Familiarity with Epidemiology preferred.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Completed Employment Application
- Attach Resume
- Complete Supplemental Question(s)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Panel Interview Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)
To Be Determined
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available via Teams, and/or in person, and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
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Salary : $135,980 - $217,568
