Description
Plan, direct, and coordinate population health programs, services, and policies within public health departments and community health agencies to protect and improve community health.
- • Direct, supervise, and evaluate work of public health staff, including clinical, epidemiology, environmental, and administrative teams.
- • Set objectives, performance metrics, and operational criteria for programs and units.
- • Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training of public health personnel and volunteers.
- • Build and maintain data and record systems for surveillance, case management, and reporting dashboards.
- • Develop and implement public health policies, procedures, and protocols in compliance with laws and standards.
- • Manage fiscal operations, including budgeting, grant management, procurement, and financial reporting.
- • Allocate staff, schedules, and resources across clinics, field operations, and emergency response.
- • Coordinate communication among governing boards, medical directors, program leads, and community partners.
- • Monitor service utilization, disease trends, and resource use to determine needs for staff, equipment, and services.
- • Stay current on public health science, health IT, regulations, funding mechanisms, and insurance changes.
- • Lead change initiatives across programs, such as technology adoption and equity-focused service redesign.
- • Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and regulators on program status, outcomes, and quality initiatives.
- • Plan, implement, and oversee population health programs, including prevention, preparedness, and clinical services.
- • Engage community groups, schools, and businesses to identify needs, coordinate activities, and promote health initiatives.
- • Oversee inspections and recommend facility or equipment changes to ensure safety, sanitation, access, and emergency readiness.
- • Analyze program and surveillance data to support planning, risk management, and service improvement.
- • Develop, expand, and evaluate initiatives that advance prevention, research partnerships, rehabilitation, and community health.
- • Create instructional materials and deliver staff training and community health education.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
