Community Health Administrator

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to direct community health service programs and projects of a major division. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff by processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work, establishes work schedules, maintains standards, monitors progress, inspects completed assignments, and provides advice and direction as needed.
• Assists in budget preparation while monitoring and controlling expenditures.
• Represents the department to the public by coordinating, explaining and discussing programs and services.
• Assesses client needs, collects statistical data, analyzes budget and productivity data, evaluates staff needs and available resources, conducts trend analysis, and prepares comprehensive reports regarding program or project operations and services.
• Assesses programs and develops initiatives to address community health issues or to comply with new/revised regulations or legislation.
• Monitors services provided by health care providers for compliance with project or program performance standards.
• Collaborates with community, academic, and non-traditional partners regarding health issues and facilitates the development of community-based participatory research.
• Maintains effective communication with service providers and community agencies to coordinate and discuss program or project goals, needs, and services.
• Prepares and submits grant applications for federal and state funding for community health service programs or projects.
• Consults with staff regarding issues such as problems, program performance standards, workflow, resources, protocols, quality assurance methods, and project progress.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to comply with federal, state, and local laws, programmatic guidelines, professional standards, theories, and regulations.
• Performs clinical functions including the development and implementation of nursing service plans, providing technical assistance, consultation, professional development, education, and instruction related to clinical service program operations.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Three (3) years of community or public health experience, nursing, primary care, social services, health inequities, or clinical supervisory experience, including one year of managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Must be Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky (KRS 314041).