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Now Hiring: Public Health Director

If you are located in the Portland, OR area & are looking for a new leading role in healthcare, we might have the position for you! Our client Multnomah County is looking for a Public Health Director where you can have a lead role in their public health operations & foundational capabilities.

Public Health Director Snapshot

Total Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $125,453.55 – $200,725.85. Multnomah County is an excellent employer offering an outstanding benefit package including health, dental, disability and life insurance; defined benefit pension; salary contribution to retirement paid by the County; work-life balance; annual public transit pass; vacation and sick leave. For more information about Multnomah County benefits please visit https://www.multco.us/benefits/non-represented-employee-benefits

Skills & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field. (Master’s Degree is preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health or public health adjacent programs, including 3+ years in a senior leadership or management role overseeing public health programs, services, and staff. Demonstrated experience with compliance of federal, state, and local policies in health or social service setting.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement equity-focused strategic plans that align with public health objectives, including experience in community health needs assessment, capacity building, and partnership development.
  • Extensive experience in operational business management, including budget development and management, contract negotiation, and human resource management.
  • Strong communication skills, with experience representing an organization in governmental and community settings, including working with media and presenting to governing bodies.
  • Experience working with Unions is strongly preferred.

If you have questions regarding this announcement, please email Tina Wood at [email protected], or call at (503) 619-0148 x259. This position will remain open until filled but the screening process will move quickly. To be considered for the first round of interviews please submit your application materials at https://approus.com/healthdirector/ no later than September 8th, 2024.

The application deadline was September 8th, 2024.  We have closed the application process at this time.

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