Population Health Director

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Job Information

Title:

Population Health Director

Market Range:

MR22

Approved Date:

9/9/2022 4:51:12 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

Job Code:

100937

Job Family:

Health Services

Sub Family:

Public Health

Primary Purpose

Builds a more integrated, effective operation through programmatic partnerships between the community and public health. Addresses the growing gap of health inequities and improve the achievement of health among all Wake County residents including historically marginalized communities. Provides a global lens to engage internal and external decision makers at all levels to assist leadership in making meaningful operational changes that propel the organization toward better health and health equity for individuals and the Wake County community.

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Networking and Collaboration: Collaborates to build more integrated, effective services through collaboration across the Department and Community. Collaborates within and across division leadership to identify opportunities for internal service linkages and leveraging the unique nature of a regional service delivery model. Interfaces with Health & Human Services, Wake County, and community partner leaders to understand roles, responsibilities, intersecting efforts, and gaps to inform health equity strategies.

1

40%

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Strategy Development and Management: Works with leadership to set future direction of health equity, community outreach and public health initiatives. Facilitates and leads the development of strategies, tactics, outcomes, and evaluation measures. Utilizes data and analysis while working to achieve broad consensus. Follows a clear and detailed format of goals, objectives, actions, and measures. Focuses on details to guide implementation and utilizes experts and frequently adopted models and processes. Oversees and directs the Live Well Wake and Community Outreach Programs.

2

40%

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Quality Improvement: Promotes holistic change enabling provision of a “complete package” of services that translates into the whole person and whole community care. Informs state-of-the-art business, accountability, and revenue generating strategies. Develops a performance excellence strategy to improve the lives of those who live, work, and play in Wake.

3

10%

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Technology & Data: Uses data to determine need for adaptation of services taken in context with the changing landscape of health care and public health environments and in consultation with internal staff, leadership, and community partners. Provides input into evaluation and acquisition of data and technology solutions to enhance operations and strategy development. 

4

10%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

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Directs a Division.

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Creates the short-term strategy for the Division or Function and creates operational plans for Division that align with Department plan.  Actions have direct impact on results of the Department.

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Responsible for Budget planning and justification.

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Responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division or multiple divisions.

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Oversees employees who pioneer unique ideas or generate new, viable solutions to make improvements or respond to issues.

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Communicates within and outside the Division(s).

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through teams of managers.  May be responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for job area to ensure availability of employees and resources.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple Work Groups. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health, or related field.

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Six years of management experience in Public Health, Health, or related field.

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Public Health, Health or related field.

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Ability to work comfortably with community partners and internal stakeholders from various backgrounds

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Desire to work with the public and community partners

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Excellent customer service skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written communication

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Values diversity

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Ability to collaborate and develop strong partnerships

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Adaptability & Flexibility

Changes behavioral style or method of approach when necessary to achieve a goal; adjusts style as appropriate to the needs of the situation. Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Team Leadership

Willingly cooperates and works collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties; works cooperatively with others to accomplish organizational objectives. Manages staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X