Public Health Agency job located in Georgia

• Provides administrative oversight and management for the County Board of Health including financial, budget, personnel, planning, etc.

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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

As a District Health Director (Physician) in Gwinnett County (Lawrenceville, GA)  for the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

We are seeking new talent to work as the local public health officer in the Gwinnett Health District as well as being the district public health director reporting to the Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner. The Commissioner, a licensed medical physician, reports directly to the Governor of Georgia. This position would be the chief executive of the county boards of health, and their respective public health departments. The board serves in a largely advisory and advocacy role. This is broad, highly stimulating, population health improvement work which ranges from policy development, to environmental regulation, to public education, to individual contagious disease treatment (and containment) and more.

Job Responsibilities

Provides management and direction to County Health Departments Provides management and oversight to District programs and responsibilities

Leads strategic planning and community responsiveness agenda

Monitors health status of the District and responds to identified problems or measurable needs..

Oversees the appropriate development and administration of budgets

Provides oversight and direction to staff responsible for managing Human Resources and Employee Relations functions

With budgetary constraints, maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals and other literature and attending related seminars/conference.  Applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other job responsibilities.  Plays key role in Public Health advocacy and health development.

Develops and maintains the capacity and capability of the district health office and county health department to detect, investigate, and manage emergency Public Health events

Performance Management Responsibility: Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine and a valid license from the Georgia Composite Medical Board or eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia AND Two years of professional experience in public health, preventive medicine or private medicine.

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the entry qualifications have:

• Master of Public Health and 3 - 5 years of management experience.
• Knowledge of the core functions of public health.

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