Health Commissioner in Coshocton, Ohio

The Coshocton Public Health District is looking for a Health Commissioner!

“The Health Commissioner is the chief executive officer of the health department. The Health Commissioner is responsible for the direct supervision of all departments. The Health Commissioner assures the development, maintenance, and implementation of the Strategic Plan, Community Health Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Workforce Development Plan, Performance Management Plan, Quality Improvement Plan, Branding and Marketing Plan consistent with standards identified by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). The Health Commissioner is authorized to approved and implement all decisions regarding personnel that fall within the budget, support the approved strategic plan, and are compliant with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Health Commissioner is the primary representative of the department in the community. Manages a diverse public health staff and department budget. Reports to the Coshocton Public Health District’s Board of Heath.”

Minimum Qualifications:

• As outlined in Ohio Revised Code 3709.11, The person appointed as commissioner shall be a licensed physician, licensed dentist, a licensed veterinarian, licensed podiatrist, licensed chiropractor, or the holder of a master’s degree in public health or an equivalent master’s degree in a related health field as determined by the members of the board of health in a general health district. He [she] shall be secretary of the board and shall devote such time to the duties of his [her] office as may be fixed by contract with the board. The commissioner shall be the executive officer of the board and shall carry out all orders of the board and of the [Ohio] department of health. He [she] shall be charged with the enforcement of all sanitary laws and regulations in the district. The commissioner shall keep the public informed regarding all matters affecting the health of the district.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative or supervisory experience.
• Preferred 5 years of professional public health experience.
• Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and remain insurable in accordance with agency’s insurance policy.
• Must successfully pass drug screen and background check.

*Credentials must be acquired and maintained. These credentials are not required upon initial hire, but are required to be acquires within 6 months of hiring. *

• Have or acquire certification in National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) levels 100, 200, 300, 400, and 700 within six months of appointment.

Full job description- Health Commissioner Job Description (002){rel=”nofollow”}

If interested in applying, please send resume & cover letter to Fiscal Administrator, Kim Arden — [email protected] or call (740) 295-7331 with any questions.