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Position Overview Under the direction of the Health Commissioner, the Director of Health Services is responsible for overseeing public health programs and services related to preventing disease outbreaks, community outreach, and recovery services (Community outreach and education, recovery services, AIDS, immunizations, tuberculosis, LGBTQ health initiatives, sexually transmitted disease and communicable disease clinics). Summary of Job Duties Managing a team responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing public health programs and services related to preventing disease, community outreach, and recovery services. Coaching management team and staff and assisting in achievement of organizational and personal goals.

Offering executive leadership advice to assist staff in goal achievement for established strategic goals and objectives. Providing public health expertise and leadership to the agency and modeling professional values and leadership. Facilitating the organization's mission and vision and managing resolutions within the agency and with community partners.

Providing fiscal responsibility and making executive level decisions. Identifying public health policy issues and utilizing advocacy skills in seeking policy and action on public health issues, strategic planning, and direction. Performing research on public health policy and collaborating with public health officials.

Planning, developing, organizing, directing, supervising, administering and evaluating program content and activities of an Office within Public Health; Formulating and recommending for approval the objectives, policies, plans and programs for the development and management of the Office in accordance with mandated local, state and federal laws; Directing the implementation of approved objectives, policies and programs; Providing administrative leadership to the members of the management team; Reviewing budgets & expenditure reports to ensure expenses do not exceed budgeted levels/revenues; Preparing annual reports; Directing others to obtain and secure necessary funding. Coordinating, facilitating, and participating in external coalitions (Community Overdose Action Team) and task forces at the local and state level. Recruiting and collaborating with stakeholders and citizens, which includes understanding group dynamics and coalition strategic planning.

Reviewing reports and information that will be disseminated to the public. Recommending approval or suggesting changes. Reviewing and revising agency policies and identifying and pursuing funding opportunities.

Preparing Human Services Levy funding allocation requests and reports, and state, and federal grants. Requiring knowledge of report topics, grant requirements, and deliverables, as well as advanced knowledge of agency policies and standard operating guidelines, and governmental laws. Overseeing program development and implementation.

Delivering agency-wide and community presentations. Writing article or presenting public health information at community meetings and serving as a media spokesperson for the organization. Performing research on public health topics and data.

Acting as a member of the Incident Management Team to respond to public health emergencies Providing support and consultation to the Health Commissioner Minimum Qualifications and Requirements Master's degree with 10+ years' in Public Health, Public Administration, or closely related field. Seven (7) years of experience in Senior Management or leadership. Three (3) years of experience in Budget Development.

Three (3) years of Personnel Management experience. Must possess skills in the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals including Analytical/Assessment, Policy Development/Program Planning, Communication, Cultural Competency, Community Dimensions of Practice, Public Health Sciences, Financial Planning and Management, and Leadership and Systems Thinking. Understands and acknowledges that Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County uses evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices based on scientific research including health promotion theory and practice, environmental health measures, and communicable disease control measures including vaccination, isolation, and quarantine practices, and medicine for treatment and prevention of disease, among others.

Understands and acknowledges the use of tobacco or nicotine products in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction for anyone hired after January 1, 2014, is prohibited. Required to play an active role during a public health emergency, crisis, outbreak, incident, or event in which the Health Commissioner deems additional personnel resources are warranted. This may include changes in responsibilities and working locations/hours.

Completion of Incident Command System 100 and National Incident Management System 700 courses within 90 days of hire. Valid State of Ohio driver's license and insurance on any personal vehicle that will be used for work. Preferred Qualifications: Grant writing and management of report writing experience.

Supplemental Information Salary Commensurate with Experience PHDMC provides a quality, affordable and competitive benefits package to employees, including the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, and Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Membership with Ohio Public Employees Retirement Systems (OPERS) Eligibility to contribute to a Deferred Compensation Program Grant Funded: No Closing Date to Apply: June 30, 2024, or until filled Position is subject to a criminal background check Applicants who declare use of nicotine/tobacco in any form including replacement therapy products and prescription medications used to treat smoking addiction on the PHDMC Application for Employment or addendum thereto, shall not be considered for employment. Applicants who do not support and promote Public Health evidence-based and evidence-informed public health practices shall not be considered for employment. PUBLIC HEALTH- DAYTON & MONTGOMERY COUNTY (PHDMC) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OR RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, MILITARY STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC TESTING, OR OTHER UNLAWFUL BIAS EXCEPT WHEN SUCH A FACTOR CONSTITUTES A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION ("BFOQ").