Health Director

County of Geary, KS

Junction City, KS

Full-Time

Job Description

GEARY COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Health Director Incumbent:

Reports To: Board of County Commissioners (BOCC)

Department: Health FLSA: Exempt; Salary Range: 40

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Health Director is responsible for overseeing all administrative, operating, and supervisory functions of the Geary County Health Department. This position formulates and establishes policies for the operation and regulation of the Health Department as defined by Statutes and under the guidance of the Board of Health (BOH). The Health Director serves as the Health Officer as authorized by State Law, local resolution, and ordinances under the direction of the BOH/BOCC. Further responsibilities include assessing and evaluating community needs and developing plans to meet those needs.

This is an appointed position under the direction of the County Commission.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Health Director might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Health Director/Health Officer. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Establishes and administers the programs and services of the agency, within the parameters of the policy set by the Board of Health, as well as applicable state statutes and federal regulations.

2. As designated Health Officer, responsible for communications between the County and Medical Director, as well as liaison with area health agencies such as Konza, Geary County Community Hospital, and others.

3. Maintains an accurate record of all transactions of the agency, including clients served, dollars spent, activities completed, and other pertinent statistics.

4. Proposes solutions with adaptation of services or new programs to meet community needs.

5. Establishes medical and clinical programs and procedures including the evaluation of statistics of the incidence of disease and occurrence of unusual diseases.

6. Performs liaison duties with members of the federal, state, and local government, representatives of private business, and continual contact with the general public.

7. Attends community health related activities and serve on various community advisory boards that address public health issues.

8. Serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Health Department during a public health crisis and works on coordinating preparedness events to protect the community.

9. Coordinates services with Wildcat Regional partners during a public health crisis.

10. Oversees and evaluates all contracts for services necessary to provide public health programs.

11. Prepares the annual operating budget including procuring grant and private funds with Board approval.

12. Department Head with supervisory responsibility over staff in planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating work performed, administering corrective actions, recruitment, and training of staff, and ensuring work is done in accordance with safety protocols and in compliance with associated rules, regulations, and standards.

13. Develop and implement policies as required.

14. Reliable and dependable attendance a must.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides input and support for the activities of the Health Department Advisory Council.

2. Initiates and participates in community programs to provide health promotion and educational information and services.

3. Ensures revenue and expenditures are within budgetary guidelines.

4. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial records and completes required forms for grant programs.

5. Develops strategic planning procedures to collect data and information about health needs of all segments of the county

6. Perform additional duties as requested by the BOCC/CVAB.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire and/or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, social work, business management, or a closely related field. Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Public Health with at least one (1) year of experience I supervision and program management or other related filed. An equivalent combination of education and experience meeting the above requirements will be considered. Progressively responsible supervisory experience a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Extensive problem solving is required i.e. planning and implementing new health programs, modifying programs due to fiscal cuts, and determining adequate staffing and scheduling.
Extensive knowledge of planning and management practices as necessary for the completion of daily responsibilities.
Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with others.
Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.
Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local resolutions and ordinances, procedure manuals, MSDS sheets, safety manuals; and warning labels.
Skill in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software (Microsoft Office products preferred).
Flexibility to work varied schedules including weekends and evenings.

EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Able to operate various types of equipment – standard office equipment, computer, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Other equipment could be required.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, and otherwise be able to operate a motor vehicle legally and safely in the State of Kansas.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting and/or moving (up to 20 pounds), grasping, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Works primarily in an office setting, yet some off-site visits inside and outdoors is expected.

Due to the volume, scope, size of staff and nature of public service this office provides, full-time regular and dependable attendance is essential.

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