General Summary:
Management position under the general supervision of the Health Officer; participates in policy making and program development with other administrative personnel; directs, plans, organizes, administers, evaluates and manages public health related programs; exercises independent judgment; directs administrative, professional and clerical employees; maintains ongoing communications with individuals and institutions in the community; performs related duties as required.
Employment Qualifications:
Education: Degree in Public Health; Health Services, Nursing or Public Administration; or related discipline. A Master’s Degree in one of the above disciplines is desirable.
Experience: Four (4) years experience related to the delivery of health services or related work, at least two (2) of which have been in a managerial or administrative capacity or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses & Certifications: :
Must have a valid driver’s license and the use of a vehicle during work hours. Specific professional license and/or registration, necessary as dictated by the Michigan Public Health Code and specific State guidelines and/or by Monroe County and Monroe County Health Department policies and standards. Examples, dependent on position and duties, include, but are not limited to possession of:
- Current Sanitarian Registration in the State of Michigan or National Environmental Health Association Sanitarian Registration; or
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan; or
- Other, as appropriate for position/duties
