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NEOGOV · 5 days ago

Executive Director – Public Health

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$187K/yr - $262K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director for Public Health at El Paso County, responsible for leading and administering public health services. The role involves strategic planning, oversight of public health programs, and communication with stakeholders to enhance community health and safety.

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Responsibilities

Administers and enforces the public health laws of the State of Colorado, the public health orders, rules, and standards of the State Board of Health and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the orders and rules of the El Paso County Board of Health

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, evaluates, and provides administrative oversight of a variety of public health programs, including environmental, laboratory, communicable disease control, maternal and child health, vital statistics, public health education and promotion, medical clinic supervision, and epidemiology. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for public health services

Directs resources needed to develop and carry out the El Paso County Public Health plan

Studies public health needs of El Paso County by reviewing reports and statistics, personal observation, discussion, and special surveys; advises the Board of Health, other officials, and voluntary agencies regarding matters pertaining to public health; acts as the local registrar of vital statistics; and, maintains liaison with other public health officials, private physicians, and other individuals and organizations to achieve public health goals

Acts to protect the public's health during natural disasters or enemy attacks. Investigates and controls epidemic diseases or arranges for such professional services

On behalf of the Board of Health, accepts, uses, disburses, and administers all federal and state funds or other property, services, or money allotted to Public Health; prepares and administers an annual budget; and establishes fees for services rendered by Public Health

Researches policy issues and interprets policies; makes recommendations to the Board of Health; ensures proper implementation of all the policies, orders, resolutions, regulations, budgets, and other programs adopted by the Board of Health; and manages projects of El Paso County Public Health

Directs and reviews public information efforts for Public Health, including the preparation of media materials, press releases, and presentations to health organizations and the general public; and, responds to public relations situations and requests for information from private citizens

Holds hearings, administers oaths, subpoena witnesses, and takes testimony when required in performance of duty

Serves as the secretary to the Board of Health

Provides direct health education services, including talks to community groups about health, health problems, and the public; and joins and works with a variety of organizations and agencies to promote public health goals

Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service in order to promote and maintain a positive public health image, constructive working environment, and foster pride and professionalism in the workplace and community

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Public Health AdministrationFinancial ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsEpidemiologyPolicy DevelopmentProject ManagementCustomer ServiceStress ManagementRecord KeepingTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingRelationship Building

Required

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an approved medical school or a master's degree in a public health discipline such as environmental health, health education, epidemiology, health administration/policy, biostatistics, nursing, public administration, health administration, or a closely related discipline

Five years, within the past ten years, of successful and responsible administrative experience in public health or a closely related field, including at least two years experience in supervising public health professionals

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

If a Physician Director: Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Colorado within six months of employment

If a Nurse Director: Must be licensed to practice in the State of Colorado within six months of employment

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen

Knowledge of leadership, management, administration, and communication theories, principles, and practices

Knowledge and understanding of Public Health policies and procedures

Knowledge of current public health theory and practice; considerable knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing public health administration

Written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to exercise these skills in both group and individual settings; and, ability to present complex public health principles and issues in ways that can be understood by policy makers and the public

Skill in demonstrating a cooperative, professional attitude to cultivate relationships both within and outside the organization

Financial management skills; knowledge of practices and procedures for planning and formulating the Public Health budget and monitoring related expenses

Skill in using a personal computer and various software packages including Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate, motivate and organize projects among a broad spectrum of personnel, frequently under deadline pressure

Ability to establish, develop, and sustain key working relationships with a variety of local, state, and regional organizations ranging from local governments to regulatory agencies to community-based organizations. Ability to influence public health policy at various levels of government

Ability to demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Ability to identify problems and work creatively to resolve them, considering the impact on Public Health

Ability to write and maintain accurate records and reports to meet Public Health objectives

Ability to maintain the security of sensitive and confidential information

Ability to perform under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress

Ability and willingness to respond to sensitive situations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, and to be available through the use of electronic media

Maintain regular and punctual attendance