This position
serves as the administrative head of the county health department
under the Board of Health supervision. Oversees department
of more than 38 employees with a budget of more than $2.2 million.
Consults with program managers and/or supervising staff concerning
program goals and operations. Enforces the rules of the Board
of Health and exercises authorities outlined in GS130A-41.
Evaluates program/service activities to ensure compliance with
goals objectives, program standards, and quality assurance.
Responsible for administration of all programs, including primary
care, maternal health, child health, family planning, communicable
disease control, immunizations, primary care, WIC program,
jail health and environmental health. Prepares and monitors
agency budgets and negotiates contracts with service providers;
supervises hiring of Health Department employees. Collaborates
with other community agencies to benefits residents of Montgomery
County. The successful applicant is required to have excellent
communication skills, positive interpersonal skills, understanding
of principles and practice of public health, supervision and
personnel management, budget and fiscal accountability. Must
be a Montgomery County resident or relocate within six months
of employment.
