Public Health Division Manager

the division manager will serve as a senior manager in the community health and wellness division, playing a crucial role in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and oversight of complex public health programs. This position demands a highly skilled leader with a blend of dynamic professional leadership and exceptional administrative management capabilities. The division manager will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient public health services;

identifying, pursuing and funding opportunities to support division priorities and program sustainability; and fostering strong partnerships within the community and across agencies. As a key member of the leadership team, the division manager will guide the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement of public health initiatives, ensuring they meet the needs of merced county's diverse populations.

• develops, evaluates and monitors programmatic objectives and goals.
• plans, organizes, manages, implements and oversees all functions for public health services and programs as assigned.
• demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the development and submission of grant applications.
• prepares program strategic plans and negotiates with the state on grant proposals and program budgets.
• reviews, corrects and signs all program invoices for submission to the state or as directed.
• develops board agenda items relating to programs managed.
• represents the county at local, regional and state meetings and conferences; represents the public health department on community boards and organizations.
• directs and evaluates the work of subordinate managers and supervisors
• develops service and program information to keep key partners and community stakeholders informed.
• advises staff on the application of program policies and public health laws and regulations.
• maintains a working knowledge of legislative impact that may directly or indirectly affect related programs.
• evaluates effectiveness of program policies and practices; formulates new ones as necessary.
• investigates and analyzes data for development and operation of special programs.
• coordinates services county-wide with schools and private and public agencies.

five (5) years of experience working in healthcare, managed care organization, medical health care agency or related setting, two (2) of which must have been in a position of supervision and/or management. A master's degree in public health, administration (health, business, program, public or related), social sciences, natural sciences or closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor's degree in public health, administration (health, business, program, public or related), social sciences, natural sciences or closely related field.

some positions may require licensure. Any additional licensure relevant to the applicable division is strongly desired.
possess a valid california driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

• operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
• direct research and special projects as needed.
• provide expertise, consultation and assistance in the areas of public health and disease investigation, analysis and reporting.
• establish, implement and measure goals and objectives; possess critical thinking capacity to identify opportunities for improvement when necessary.
• administer budget, personnel and programs.
• make presentations in a…