Health District Director - Richmond

Title: Health District Director - Richmond City

State Role

Title:

Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $181,700 - $195,000 w/o MD. $181,700 - $235,000 with MD

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced professional to join the Richmond City/Henrico County as a Health District Director. The Health District serves Henrico County as well as the city of Richmond providing public health services to residents in urban, suburban and rural communities. The Health District Director will play a critical role in directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in a health district.

Some of the duties are as follows:

• Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development.
• Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health.
• Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
• Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and the media as needed.
• Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

The Virginia Department of Health offers:

• 12 paid holidays
• medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• sick, family/personal, and annual leave

The selected candidate is required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI) form pursuant to the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3114 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the selected candidate is required to complete the Statement of Economic Interest training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
• Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Ability to provide communications and media relations

• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• Extensive (5+ years) experience in leading or directing a public health organization
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs
• Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information;

and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:.

Name:
Tyrell Noel

Phone:

Email: tyrell.noelginia.gov

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