Director of Health Responsibilities Include:PLANNING

　　Develops department strategic plan in conjunction with Board of Health.Organizes department workload based on programs and priorities.Establishes policies and procedures for implementation of department plans.Establishes community public health plan based on community needs assessment.Assures access to 10 essential public health services.FISCAL MANAGEMENT:

　　Develops and monitors annual budget in collaboration with Finance Committee.Establishes cost containment mechanisms.Oversight of financial reporting in compliance with federal (IRS) AND state laws.Seeks revenue to support changing public health needs and programs.Writes grant applications and presents to Board of Health.HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

　　Enforces and maintains personnel policies.Revises personnel policies in conjunction with the Board of Health to reflect changes in labor law, federal, state laws, and union contracts.Negotiates union contracts on behalf of management delegation in conjunction with Board of Health.Conducts annual performance appraisals of department staff.Fosters teamwork within the department.Encourages professional development of department staff through training and education.EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Serves as non-voting member of Executive Committee/Board of Health.Organizes Board of Health committees in conjunction with committee chairperson.Develops agenda for Board of Health meeting in collaboration with Board Chairperson.Prepares pertinent information for review and disposition by Board of Health.LOCAL/STATE LEADERSHIP:

　　Serves as liaison to Department of Public Health in developing public health policy.

　　Provides public health leadership in collaboration with area health/public service/government agencies.

　　Represents department in media communications and developing public awareness campaigns for public health.

　　Develops health information for public dissemination.

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