Director of Public Health

Master's Degree in Public Health or other related field AND five years of related experience that includes at least three years of supervisory experience; OR equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the job.
 
Preference will be given for:

• Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine or related field.

Must have knowledge and skill in:

• Extensive knowledge and competency in the field of public health.
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and regional health reform efforts, laws, regulations and sources of funding associated with public health programs.
• Preparing comprehensive reports, presentations, and budgets.
• Developing and maintaining productive work teams.

Must have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Recognize and grasp community needs and to develop sound, balanced approaches to meeting those needs through prevention activities and integrated health care models.
• Manage and integrate a diverse range of work activities of numerous professional-level public health and support staff.
• Communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, with individuals, groups and large audiences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department leadership, other department teams, other county departments, community groups, state, federal and regional agencies, public officials, various public and private organizations and the general public.