Job Description

 

Are you seeking a career in Public Health? Summit County Public Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Clinical Health. The Assistant Director of Clinical Health is responsible for the operational management of identified Clinical Health areas, and works with Supervisors and Managers to oversee and direct programs. This position functions under the guidance of the Director of Nursing and acts as the Director of Nursing in his/her absence as assigned.

Job Duties:

• Supervise and assist supervisors and managers in the day-to-day administration
• Act as a consultant, mentor and advisor to staff to strengthen staff skills, professionalism and management capacity
• Manage, coordinate, and conduct a variety of special projects and studies regarding service delivery and program efficiency
• Develop and implement plans for safety-net clinical health services aimed at the prevention of disease and promotion of health
• Assure up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are maintained for all critical functions
• Recommend clinical health initiatives, policy and best practices after reviewing health literature and statistics
• Identify clinical health program-related grant funding and oversee/participate in the development of grant proposals
• Oversee the design and development of new clinical health programs, including policies and procedures, staffing, funding, education and outreach
• Testify as an expert witness in court proceedings and/or attend administrative hearings
• Assign staff responsibilities by assessing community needs, workload, and staff availability. Set work priorities and deadlines, delegate to managers and/or supervisors as appropriate
• Assist with developing division's strategic plan
• Assist and mentor supervisors and managers in developing and monitoring program budgets, assist Director in preparation and monitoring of Division budget
• Assist supervisors in the selection, interviewing, and hiring of new staff
• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to division operations
• Coordinate activities with other County officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations
• Represent division and agency programs at various board and community meetings
• Support development of Continuous Quality Improvement within the Division
• Direct staff in maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and grant regulations, and provide consultations to staff and external partners in preventing and resolving compliance issues

• Actively provide team motivation and focus, foster a team based / collaborative approach to project management and coordination among team members and the entire agency
• Encourage staff professional development
• Manage communications to assigned staff and translate policies into understandable messages
• Maintain cooperative working relationships among SCPH employees and outside agency participants
• Provide leadership and direction in public health emergency activities

• Participate in community or county based organizations
• Attend county, city, village and/or township governance meetings or committees
• Attend training programs to improve technical knowledge used in programs
• Work a set schedule to meet the needs of the program, division and agency. May require some evening and weekend work

• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing plus have experience in public speaking, presentations, and demonstrate facilitation skills
• Must be able to think through problems from various angles, assess risk, and identify solutions
• Must be able to critically evaluate information and demonstrate sound judgement in decision making
• Must possess strong moral character and dedication to serving the underserved
• Must be able to articulate ideas to a wide range of individuals, groups and cultures using the most effective communication techniques for each group

• Perform job duties under the regulations, policies and procedures set forth by Summit County Combined General Health District and outside agencies such as the County Fiscal Officer, Ohio Department of Health, and the various Ohio professional Boards

• Perform any other duties as required for the efficient operation of Summit County Public Health
• Obliges, as set forth by the Summit County Public Health Emergency Operations Plan and within the scope of their employment, to be available for emergency service during routine and non-routine hours of operation including 24/7/365 availability. May be required to have medical clearance for respiratory protection or other personal protective equipment and may be exposed to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, unpleasant smells or odors, dust, dirt, fumes, airborne particles, pesticides, toxins or caustic chemicals

 

Basic Requirements:

• This position requires a bachelor's degree in Nursing; a masters' degree in Business, Public Administration or related field is preferred
• 5-7 years' of experience in public health or related field; familiar with, public health concepts, practices, and principles
• Knowledge of contemporary methods, techniques, practices and developments in the provision of clinical services
• 3-5 years' supervisory experience
• Current valid Ohio driver's license, automobile availability and insurance coverage

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works in a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office. However, in the event of an emergency situation, the work environment can change to outdoors during inclement weather and may require physical endurance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, feel, carry or operate objects, tools, or controls and to reach with their hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, talk or hear, walk, sit. The employee may be required to lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Summit County Public Health (SCPH) is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization's achievement as well. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

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