Chief Public Health Officer
On-siteColumbus, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Lead the executive leadership team to translate community health needs, statutory responsibilities, and grant requirements into measurable public health action and accountable work plans. Provide oversight of public health programs, budgets, and grant performance while ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. Directly supervise directors and managers, recruit staff, and coordinate clinical strategies with Good Neighbor Community Health Center to improve community outcomes. Manage emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and cross-organizational governance. Prepare annual reports for county boards and maintain relationships with state agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or related field
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in public health, healthcare, government, nonprofit, or community-based programming
- Three or more years of formal leadership responsibility involving personnel, budgets, grants, or complex programs
- Executive judgment and the ability to make sound decisions involving competing priorities, incomplete information, public accountability, and organizational risk
- Commitment to the philosophy and mission of ECDHD
- Ability to lead through influence, build trust, resolve conflict, and maintain accountability across departments and organizations
- Ability to organize complex work, meet deadlines, maintain documentation, and follow through on commitments
- Demonstrated experience with grant administration, performance management, community partnerships, regulatory compliance, and financial oversight
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data and translate findings into operational decisions and measurable action
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet organizational requirements for operating a personal or organization-owned vehicle
- Travel within the service area
- Participate in meetings and emergency-response activities
- Move materials or supplies weighing up to 35 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Public Health or related field
- Experience in a local, district, or state health department
- Experience with PHAB accreditation, emergency preparedness, governmental relations, community health assessments, and federally or state-funded programs
- Experience coordinating public health and healthcare delivery systems
- Bilingual English and Spanish capability
- Thorough knowledge of the 10 Essential Services of Public Health
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