Health Officer Job Northern Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Position Title:

Health Officer

Pay Rate:
County Grade 14

Division:
Chippewa County Health Department

Union:
Non-union/Non-Exempt Position-Full-Time

Reports to:

County Administrator/County Commission

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the County Administrator and County Commission, serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Chippewa County Health Department to enforce state laws and local regulations pertaining to public health, as specified under Public Act 368 of 1978. Acts as the administrative officer in conducting required functions, assuming responsibility for all health-related activities within the county, and supervising personnel performing the county public health functions while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Frequent interactions are anticipated with the medical community, hospitals, civic organizations, and units of government, which require considerable public relations and may include acting as a principal spokesperson for the Health Department. This position may require irregular hours. It may also require travel by the employee in the employee’s own vehicle.

EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Masters Degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration or related graduate degree and 5 years of full-time public health administrative experience; or Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of full-time public health experience, 5 of which shall have been in the administration of a broad range of public health programs.

Position requires technical knowledge, administrative skills, and mature interpersonal competencies.

Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analysis of complex issues, frequently without precedent, and evaluation of trends toreach sound conclusions and recommendations that may have significant impact on the citizens of the county. Attends meetings as necessary; compiles agenda items for the County Administrator and assures all supportive documentation is available; conducts special studies/projects and prepares reports as requested by the Board; establishes,coordinates, and assists supervisors; recommends policies and procedures to the Board;follows

up on all actions of committees and Board. Keeps the Administrator up to date with flow of information of weekly or biweekly happenings. Confers with Supervisors and Administrator, if needed to resolve operating problems within current practices and policies; revises and develops policy dealing with new or changing circumstances for consideration of the Board; advises supervisors of relevant Board and Committee actions.

Represents the Health Department both internally and externally, serving as a central contact point, providing information to citizens, various local, regional, state and federal officials, agencies and organizations.

Plans a comprehensive community health services program, identifying program content, staffing needs, budget considerations, range of services to be provided and goals and objectives of services.

Negotiates and presents all contracts per policy prior to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.

Analyzes and plans for changes in funding and health care reimbursements that will impact the ability to provide services to county residents. Works to inform Health Department personnel and other interested parties of the…