Health Commissioner

Lead Lorain County’s Public Health Future as Our Next Health Commissioner!

The Lorain County Public Health Board of Health is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Health Commissioner, the chief executive officer of the health district. This pivotal role carries the authority and responsibility to preserve and protect public health in accordance with Ohio law. The Health Commissioner will guide the organization with vision, strategy, and a commitment to the community’s well-being, overseeing all aspects of public health operations as defined in Ohio Revised Code Section 3709.11.

The Health Commissioner’s position is in the unclassified service with distinguishing characteristics and job duties including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for leadership, management, administration, and oversight of public health programs and for Lorain County Public Health and the State of Ohio;
• Provides health policy consultation on public health issues to the Board of Health, department staff, citizens, public officials, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• The oversight of community public health services coordination, prevention of communicable chronic disease control, public health emergency and disaster planning and response and
• Assuring quality improvement for all activities of the health district.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Current principles and practices of public health systems, project management, social marketing, quality improvement techniques, and community health assessment.
• Accepted practices concerning the prevention and control of communicable diseases and other common public health programs.
• Laws and regulations governing local public health agencies.
• Inter-relationships of services among local public and private and voluntary public health agencies and organizations.
• Business Processes and quality improvement practices.
• Principles of public health administration.
• Principles and techniques of leadership, management, personnel supervision, and training.
• General governmental laws and rules, e.g. ethical practice, records management, etc.

Essential Skills and Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and direct a broad range of public health programs.
• Identifying and evaluating relevant information on complex problems and developing and implement a solution to complex problems.
• Use of good judgment and decision-making in solving difficult technical, administrative, and public health problems.
• Effectively supervise and manage staff in a team environment and structure.
• Analyze, plan, develop and direct the implementation of improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of public health services and programs demonstrating measurable objectives to affect appropriate public health outcomes.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with partners, representatives of community groups and professional organizations, local and state public officials, and the public.
• Understand and relate to others the aims, concepts, and principles of public health principles and practice.
• Coordinate public health programs and service activities with other divisions and departments.
• Develop and lead effective teams to address significant public health and operational issues.
• Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports.
• Communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of cultures, issues, and work styles.
• Speak effectively before large groups.
• Utilize common office technologies and computer software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Employment Qualifications, Experience, and General

Qualifications: A licensed physician, licensed dentist, a licensed veterinarian, licensed podiatrist, licensed chiropractor, or the holder of a master’s degree in public health or an equivalent master’s degree in a related health field as determined by the members of the board of health (ORC 3709.11).

Experience: Five years of senior or executive level experience in public health administration and leadership while demonstrating the skill levels listed in the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals at the senior management level. https://www.cdc.gov/public-health-gateway/php/our-work/public-health-professionals-competencies.html

Be in possession of a Valid Driver’s License for the State of Ohio with an acceptable driving record.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this position description. With the exception of the Masters in Public Health or Equivalent, these qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Physical Requirements and Unusual Working Conditions:

Work is of a general office nature with infrequent fieldwork walking over uneven terrain and climbing stairs. Be able to lift objects of weight up to forty (40) pounds.

Requires travel and Non-traditional work hours, including evening and weekends, as necessary.

Compensation: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00

How to apply: Interested candidates may upload their resume and a letter of interest at

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000