Deputy Health Director

Job Description:

Deputy Health Director

Description

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County is seeking an innovative Deputy Health Director to oversee and guide the planning, organization, and direction of all clinical programs within the Health Department. The Deputy Health Director will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of seven specialty clinics across five facilities, while also providing strategic leadership for the department as a whole. This position requires a strong background in clinic operations, including human resources, financial management, and reporting.

As a key member of the Health Department’s leadership team, the Deputy Health Director will collaborate with the Health Director to shape and implement the department’s vision, strategic planning, and long-term goals. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, exceptional management skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality public health services.

Responsibilities of the Deputy Health Director include:

• Supervises all Clinical operations in the Health Department
• Facilitates Clinical Leadership Team and ensures that communication flows are adhered to, solutions are communicated to appropriate team members and documented
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations and contractual obligations
• Ensures continuous quality improvement in clinical areas using data analysis, trends and solutions

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelors degree in Public Health or related field
• Six years' experience, with two years supervisory and two years in health programs
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Master's degree in Public Health or related field
• Experience in clinical operations
• 5 years of supervisory experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests and deadlines
• Ability to establish effective internal/work group relationships and external contacts to coordinate service delivery and advocacy
• Expertise in supervising the senior management team in the department whose work involves such duties as instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, acting on employee problems, selecting new employees, appraising employee performance, recommending promotions, discipline, termination and salary increases
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction for department with associated goals and objectives for each major division and through policy development

About This Position

Location: HSC Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 111,769- 156,480

Market Range: 0.00 - 0.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/28/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

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.

Salary:

111,769- 156,480