Overview

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
  • Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

This position serves as the Director of Clinical Services and District Nursing Director for the Clayton Health District. This position will plan, organize, direct, integrate, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of clinical health services in the Clayton Health District. This position oversees clinical services such as Adult Health/STD, Child Health, Immunizations, Women’s Health, Infectious Diseases and Refugee Health, Lab, and Pharmacy. This position directs & supports the work of nurse practitioners, nurses, and business support staff. The position is responsible for management of budgets with state, federal, and county funding sources. The preferred candidate must possess strong leadership and management skills related to effective business processes as well as high-quality clinical practices and experience with public health in Georgia. This position works to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all Clayton County residents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Oversight of administrative and clinical tasks for the Division including health center operations, infectious disease, clinical services, and laboratory services.
  • Assures that public health care services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible.
  • Maintains awareness of advances in medicine/public health, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance charges, and financing options.
  • Oversees the planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of health care programs and activities.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services and programs.
  • Interviews, hires, directs, trains, evaluates the performance of, and when necessary, disciplines and discharges health care employees.
  • Responsible for the development and administration of budgets.
  • Develops long and short-term goals for the Division of Clinical Services and participates in the agency’s strategic and operational planning.
  • Develops policies and plans based on data collection, activity reports, planning documents, program plans and objectives.
  • Plans and organizes program structure and policies to meet organizational and programmatic objectives
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Division to provide continuous active treatment to the patients served.
  • Sets priorities and implements goals and objectives to meet or resolve identified health problems and to ensure continuous quality improvement.
  • Represents the District Health Director for clinical, programmatic, and administrative matters as required, in the event he/she is unavailable.
  • Serves as a liaison between the Board of Health and the Department of Public Health by attending state, regional, and local meetings and participating on various committees and coalitions.
  • Participates in Emergency Preparedness, Planning and Response as required by the agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health or directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse

OR

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of experience as Registered Nurse, Four years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse

OR

Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, three years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, Eight years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Three years of Public Health nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

  • Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following qualifications:
  • Masters and Doctoral level nurses or nurse practitioners with experience in public health nursing.
  • Applicants who possess professional experience with electronic medical record systems, quality improvement training and implementation.
  • Five or more years of administrative and management experience (i.e. staff supervision, budget management and performance management) is preferred.
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About Georgia Department of Public Health

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The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

 

Relocation assistance is not provided.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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