Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Why you’ll love this position:As part of the Senior Leadership team for the Division of Community and Public Health, you will lead and work with a variety of programs and staff all devoted to the vision of "optimal health and safety, for all Missourians, in all communities, for life." The days are never the same with new challenges and new opportunities always present in delivering core public health services. The opportunity to lead is not only from within, but to engage with outside stakeholders and partners to collaborate, educate, innovate and respond.
The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.
- Directly supervise multiple Bureau/Office Chiefs by lending guidance and making necessary decisions to ensure the effective and efficient operations of a variety of public health programs;
- Ability to analyze and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures to ensure program compliance;
- Work with members of the Senior Leadership team to develop and implement division-wide goals, strategic plans, and performance measures consistent with DHSS priorities and statewide health objectives;
- Foster strong partnerships with key external partners;
- Represent the Division at legislative hearings, events, meetings, and other functions as needed;
- Encourage collaboration with other Divisions within the Department, other state agencies, and between programs within the Division.
Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, public policy, nursing, or a related field is required; Master's degree is strongly preferred;
- Deep understanding of core public health functions, data-driven program management, and community health improvement;
- Strong leadership and organizational management skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams through change;
- Excellent communication skills, through both writing and public speaking, with emphasis on effective communication of complex subject matter.
- Demonstratable expertise in leading collaboration between groups.
- Experience in the review, interpretation and application of state and federal laws.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
Lori Brenneke, 573-751-1928 or Lori.Brenneke@health.mo.gov