Public Health Nurse Supervisor

Overview

Help us ensure that Rutland District Office‑serving communities in Rutland County are a healthy place to live, learn, work, and play. We are seeking a Public Health Nurse Supervisor to oversee community‑level immunization and infectious disease prevention efforts, with a strong focus on advancing health equity. This role will lead a dedicated, dynamic, and caring team of clinical and non‑clinical staff toward improving population‑level health through the delivery of essential public health services such as chronic disease prevention, immunizations, maternal and child health, healthy homes, infectious disease, school health, and emergency preparedness.

The position is a member of the Rutland District leadership team and supervises five staff, requiring extensive relationship building with staff, state partners, and community partners.

• Performance management of nursing and non‑nursing staff

• Coordination and implementation of local public health programs

• Provision of clinical direction to nursing staff

• Staff development, evaluation, and performance management

• Evaluation of interventions to improve health outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to lead implementation of population‑level public health interventions in a culturally competent way.
• Demonstrated excellence in building collaborative relationships to address complex social issues that impact health.
• Strong project management, group facilitation, and communication skills.
• Strong supervision skills and considerable knowledge in conflict resolution, motivation, and coaching skills.

The Division of Local Health works to preserve and improve equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions necessary to attain the highest level of health and well‑being for all, thus ensuring healthy Vermonters. The Division is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment that respects and celebrates every person's strengths, assets, and values and to leading organizational change efforts that address avoidable inequities and injustices.

State of Vermont telework policy requires at least three days a week working in the office. The Department of Health supports a hybrid work environment combining in‑person and remote work. Upon hire, employees work with their supervisor to create a schedule that aligns with business needs and complies with state policy.

Promote the physical, mental, and social well‑being of people in Vermont by advancing equity, protecting against disease and injury, and preparing for health emergencies.

All people and communities in Vermont have equitable opportunities to achieve their highest level of health and well‑being.

• Equity:
  Center health justice and address racism and all forms of oppression.
• Collaboration:
  
  Engage staff and partners to understand complex problems and design responsive solutions.
• Inclusion:
  Support a culture of belonging and diversity where people are valued and trusted.
• Harmony:
  Endorse a balanced, thoughtful, and intentional work environment for employees and communities.
• Data:
  Strive for scientific excellence and cultural responsiveness in data collection, analysis, sharing, and use.

This position, Public Health Nurse Supervisor (Job

Requisition #54078), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Monika Ganguly‑Kiefner at monika.ganguly‑kiefner
. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this posting.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards. This includes Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, DMV checks, and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate, with exceptions for current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion, or demotion.

Duties may be performed in clinics, locations, and office settings, and may expose…