Pima County · 3 months ago
Deputy Director Public Health - Programming and Development
Pima County is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to join their Health Department as the Deputy Director – Programming and Development. This role involves shaping the department’s strategy, driving public health programs, and fostering partnerships to address health challenges and create impactful solutions. The successful candidate will also mentor staff and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the Public Health Department
Provide leadership in aligning departmental strategies with the overall mission and vision of the organization
Contribute to the development and implementation of public health policies, ensuring alignment with local, state, and federal regulations
Stay informed about emerging public health trends and research to inform policy decisions
Collaborate with Division Managers and Assistant Directors to ensure the effective delivery of services and achievement of department, division and programmatic goals
Represent the Public Health Department in community forums and engage with key stakeholders, including community organizations, healthcare providers, and local government agencies
Work collaboratively with the finance and grants management teams to develop and manage the departmental budget
Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment
Foster professional development and mentorship opportunities for staff
Monitor key performance indicators and outcomes to assess department impact
Acts as a lead in the incident command system response for public health emergencies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's level degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, public health, healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment
Eight years of financial, operational, and/or managerial experience in a public health care agency or related system
Valid driver license is required at time of application
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment
Successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures
Candidates must possess and maintain as a condition of employment the Terminal Operator for ACJIS certification if required
Candidates must undergo a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies if required
Candidates must complete pre-employment background checks
Preferred
Master's degree from an accredited institution(s) with a major in public health, business administration, public administration, or healthcare administration or a related field as determined by the public health director
Minimum eight (8) years of professional experience managing large (budget of at least $3 million), grant-funded public sector programs
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience managing a team of 30 or more professional-level employees
Experience leading community needs assessments and/or strategic planning efforts
Experience leading and fostering collaborative efforts with diverse community partners, including tribes, to achieve shared goals
Company
Pima County
Pima County is a government sector that provides health, development, business, community, sustainability, wastewater & recycling services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.49MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.49M
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