Lexington Fayette County Commissioner of Health

Position Title : Commissioner

Location : Lexington, KY

FLSA Designation : Exempt

Reporting to the Board of Health the Commissioner provides the dynamic leadership and vision necessary to assure effective and strategic management of the Department of 170 employees. If the candidate is a medical doctor, they will also serve as the chief medical health provider. The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the budget, responsibilities for policymaking; compliance; and outreach and advocacy to government, industry, and other community partners

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides a broad vision and executive leadership for policy, planning, initiatives, coordination, and compliance. Promotes the highest standards of excellence.
• Works with community partners to enhance wellness, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Promotes a culture of scientific integrity and compliance.
• Communicates to the general public and local and state decision makers to advance public health efforts to enhance the quality of life regionally.
• Builds upon current institutional strengths, leads in identifying new and innovative opportunities, and advances the mission of and reputation of LFCHD locally and state-wide.
• Develops and promotes the training and professional development for the Department, as well as long-term succession plans.
• Leads and supports an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the Department.
• Advises the Board on long range planning and development of administrative programs, organizations, and structures that support public service missions.

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