Violence and Injury Prevention Section Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN 20013757

Job Description - Violence and Injury Prevention Section Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN ) (260005NN)

Violence and Injury Prevention Section Chief (Health Planning Administrator 3 - PN ) (260005NN)

Health

Steven G. will contact you if selected for interview.

Aug 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Health Department Building 246 North High Street 1st Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$44.38

Full-time

Work Hours:

Monday
- Friday; 8am-5pm

Exempt from Union

Public Health

Budgeting, Executive Leadership, Planning and Development, Compliance Enforcement

Collaboration, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Public Speaking

Violence and Injury Prevention Section Chief

(Health Planning Administrator
3)

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

In the Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness (BHIW), our vision is to provide a healthier and safer future for every community—where all Ohioans have the access and opportunity to be healthy and free from preventable chronic disease, violence, and injury. BHIW advances health and well-being through evidence-based programs, partnerships, and data utilization aimed at preventing and managing chronic disease; preventing violence and injury;

promoting healthy lifestyles; and improving access to care. Program initiatives include the promotion of healthy eating and active living, as well as the prevention of chronic diseases, tobacco use, child injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence, and drug overdoses.

BHIW is seeking one (1) Health Planning Administrator 3 to direct statewide planning, administration, and evaluation of multiple injury and violence prevention programs. Job duties include:

• Lead strategic planning for the Violence & Injury Prevention Section using state and federal data to guide priorities.
• Direct development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide prevention programs (e.g., overdose, suicide, child injury, domestic violence and sexual assault, adult falls).
• Develop and implement statewide policies, procedures, and guidelines; ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Use surveillance data and evaluation findings to support evidence‑based decision‑making and program improvements.
• Oversee Violence and Injury Prevention teams, performance management and quality improvement processes; track key indicators and enhance program outcomes.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate program and section budgets from multiple state, federal, and other diverse funding sources; provide oversight for grant administration activities.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, and documents for leadership, partners, and community stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between the Ohio Department of Health and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 5 yrs. exp. in planning &…