Health Officer

DEPARTMENT:
Vanderburgh County Health Department

• Serve as the legally designated Health Officer under Indiana Code.
• Enforce all applicable health laws, regulations, ordinances, and directives from state and local health authorities.
• Lead the Department’s strategic planning efforts and represent the Department in interactions with the Indiana Department of Health.

• Provide executive leadership and supervision to all Department staff, including the Health Administrator and division directors.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous review of departmental policies, procedures, and programs.
• Collaborate in hiring, disciplinary action, and personnel decisions in accordance with Vanderburgh County and Department policies.
• Oversee submission of reports of local Department of Health activities to the Indiana Department of Health, as required by statute and Indiana Department of Health rules.
• Assure full and permanent records of public health work of the Department of Health are maintained, as required by statute.
• Oversee keeping minutes and recordings of all Board of Health meetings, and maintaining compliance with all statutory meeting requirements.
• Submit monthly report to the Board of Health on Department activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all financial aspects of the Department of Health budgets, including grants and outside funding, and work with the Health Administrator to develop the annual budget.
• Serve as a liaison to legal counsel to ensure statutory compliance in all departmental activities.
• Cultivate and sustain relationships with community health organizations and stakeholders.

• Enforce all health laws, ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations of the state and local boards of health as required by statute.
• Supervise clinical services provided by the Department and its partners.
• Maintain active Indiana medical licensure and board certifications.
• Provide medical and scientific guidance for the development and evaluation of health programs and services.
• Lead the creation of public health education and outreach initiatives.
• Evaluate programs and services in accordance with established key performance indicators, making recommendations for prioritization and modifications as necessary.
• Deliver professional presentations to the Board of Health, elected officials, community organizations, and media outlets.

• Promote a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability within the Department.
• Attend professional training and maintain current knowledge of emerging public health trends and best practices.
• Maintain open, transparent communication with the Board of Health and county officials regarding Department priorities, operations, and outcomes.