A Public Health Program Director directs public health programs. Directs program planning and staff and manages program budgets. Coordinates outreach programs such as vaccine clinics. Monitors epidemiological data to identify and respond to health issues in a community.
JOB This position is primarily responsible for leading systemic county-wide planning and strategic collaborations and implementing effective population-based policy, systems and environment change strategies to address the environmental, economic and social determinants of health and health inequities. Work assignments are broad in nature and require independence in the selection of courses of action and resolution of complex or unique problems within the framework of the Department's policies and procedures under limited direction. Work involves coordination with many local individuals, community agencies and resources, as well as regional, state or national partners.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Lead community efforts and engage stakeholders in program planning, development of policy or initiatives, and/or evaluation that support population based public health and prevention efforts. Lead processes to identify community priorities for planning or implementing population-based prevention and strategies that promote health equity and address the social determinants of health. Ensure strategies are compliant with local, state, and federal requirements (grant requirements, RCWs, etc.). Manage all aspects of a competitive grant writing and award process, including ensuring community, stakeholder and advisory board engagement as appropriate. Negotiate and establish contracts with grantees or sub-awardees; monitor contracts for compliance and approve disbursement of grant funds. Oversee community or program data collection and or provide technical assistance to grantees, sub-awardees, or partners as needed to ensure high quality data. Conduct and/or oversee reporting processes, including reporting on outcomes and progress to a variety of diverse key stakeholders. Liaise with local leaders to encourage coordination and strengthen partnerships among agencies and organizations that are addressing health and wellness related issues; facilitate effective, culturally responsive, and equitable planning and delivery of services across the county. Organize, convene, facilitate and present at community meetings, events, public engagement, or programs that relate to public health improvement and county health priorities. Review research, case studies, and examples from other counties, both in Washington and across the country, to bring information about evidence-based approaches or programs and innovative strategies to Grays Harbor, or to design new programs. Advocate for population based prevention and health promotion policy, systems and environment changes.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements This position may require Balancing Pulling Finger dexterity Climbing Pushing Repetitive motion Stooping Standing Hearing Kneeling Sitting Seeing Crouching Reaching Feeling Talking Grasping Duties are typically performed in an office setting with visits to other departments and work sites. Will require travel within and outside the County.