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Health Director

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Central District Health Department

Grand Island, NE (In Person)

$148,803 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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Job Description

HEALTH DIRECTOR
Position Overview About the job... Central District Health Department's Board of Health is currently seeking a Health Director to lead our organization through continued innovation and growth. Central District Health Department serves the 80,000 residents of Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties in Central Nebraska. This is a unique opportunity to:
  • Lead a full-service local health department in existing and developing programs and services through assessment , planning, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Champion public health program and service delivery through collaboration and communication at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers, local and state government, organizations , and private citizens on conducting the community health assessment and planning, implementing, and evaluating the community health improvement plan.
  • Provide guidance and build staff skill sets to adequately address community health needs.
If you are passionate about shaping the future of rural healthcare and leading meaningful change, we would love to connect. Local Public Health Profile Central District Health Department (CDHD) is one of Nebraska' s nineteen decentralized local public health departments. It was created by Nebraska statute in 2001 and is governed by a 13-member Board of Health. The service area for CDHD includes both rural and urban communities covering three-counties and 1,577 square miles. CDHD's budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year is just under $9 million. CDHD employs over fifty staff who take pride in quality delivery of a wide variety of effective, efficient programs and services. Benefits Statement Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pre-tax retirement plan with matching 6% deferment on a 6-year vesting schedule. 11paid holidays. Vacation leave and sick leave accrual. Workers Comp, Administrative Leave, Bereavement Leave, and FMLA. Employee Assistance Program.
TO APPLY.
Submit application at Central District Health Dept., 1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE or at www.cdhd.ne.gov Position open until filled.
EO/AAE Job Type:
Full time. Excellent benefits.
Pay:
$120,640.00 - $176,966.40 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:
Master's (Required)
Experience:
Management :
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person