Director of Public Health

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff engaged in the delivery of health services. Formulates and administers comprehensive public health programs based on needs and available resources. Makes recommendations to and consults with the board of directors on general policies and procedures, goals, and proposals and methods of service delivery for public health and/or clinical care programs.

Networks with Public Affairs to develop positions on legislation and advocates the organizations position before state and federal agencies and community groups. Consults and coordinates with federal and state health officials and representatives of local public and private health agencies in the enforcement of health laws and the development of programs to meet public health needs.

Makes public presentations and meets privately with physicians and administrators of health and social service agencies. Secures and maintains community support for public health programs. Performs other duties as required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of the principles and practices and interagency responsibilities involved in contemporary public health. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the services and work of local public health programs. Knowledge of the organization and the purpose of federal and state health departments. Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing physicians and other medical professionals and other managers; effective public and community relations practices. Knowledge of public information practices and techniques; practices of health service advocacy; principles and practices of determining and serving community health needs. Knowledge of fiscal management, budget administration and control, program budgeting, principles and practices of personnel, and information systems organizational management.