Overview

About the Position:

The Assistant Director of Public Health is responsible for ensuring that the Division and its programs are high functioning and effectively meeting the Division’s operational and strategic objectives. This position will assist the Public Health Director in the planning, development and implementation of the Core Public Health Services. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, this position plays a significant role in strategic planning, service implementation, policy analysis, and systems integration. The Assistant Director provides leadership in performance management, process improvement initiatives, Accreditation, and administration oversight to promote innovation, creativity, and service excellence.

Typical Tasks:

  • Provide leadership support for the development and implementation of the Public Health Division Strategic Plan and various strategic initiatives;
  • Oversee the hiring and selection, workload assignment, accountability, and performance management of assigned staff;
  • Help to develop and maintain a learning organization committed to quality, results, and innovation;
  • Support ongoing workforce development activities to retain a quality team and support staff in advancing health equity and a culture of quality;
  • Provide support and oversight for the development of data-driven decision-making, analysis, and evidence-based program development and implementation;
  • Represent the Public Health Division at key meetings with regional partners, community stakeholders, allies, and funders;
  • Support community engagement activities to build and maintain effective partnerships for addressing socio-economic factors to advance community health;
  • Use planning, writing, and assessment skills to develop and share compelling materials, reports, and presentations about our work and its impact and that of our partners;
  • Assess and recommend solutions to complex problems affecting division operations and functions to ensure effective services to the community;
  • Assist in budget planning and monitoring to ensure financial stability and growth; and
  • Assist with the planning, directing and managing the functions and programs at the Public Health Division.

Pattern I

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Administration, Health Science, Behavioral Science, Social Science, Public/Business Administration, or a closely related field; AND
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible relevant experience as a manager in a Public Health department or health care system which include program, budget, and personnel management experience.

Pattern II

  • A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Healthcare, Administration, Public Health Administration, Social Behavioral, Health Science, or a closely related field; AND
  • Two (2) years of progressively responsible relevant experience as a manager in a Public Health department or health care system which include program, budget, and personnel management experience.

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About Stanislaus County Health Services Agency

The overarching goal of the Public Health Division of the Health Services Agency is to ensure that all Stanislaus County residents can achieve optimal health and wellness at every stage of their lives. The Public Health Division is responsible for promoting, protecting, and improving the health of the entire County. The Public Health Division manages and directs a range of programs and services including Communicable Disease Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Family Health Services, Health Promotion, Children Medical Services, and the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.

As an accredited Public Health department, we are committed to improving the health and quality of life in our community through community engagement, collaboration, and partnerships. We prioritize health equity and continuous quality improvement to deliver effective, population health services that make a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we serve.