Director of the Portland, OR Department of Health for Multnomah County (2023)

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About the Multnomah County Health Department

Every day, dedicated employees and partners of the Multnomah County Health Department work to make the community healthier. More than a third of families in Multnomah County struggle to meet their basic needs. Residents face systemic challenges due to homelessness and housing affordability; From nutritional instability and domestic violence to lack of access to health care and the way the elderly or disabled are treated. With that in mind, Multnomah County is a force that has the people, power and values ​​to help those in need.

The Multnomah County Health Department is committed to keeping the community healthy and providing quality care to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it. The department works directly with patients to design and evaluate programs, partners with other agencies to provide comprehensive care, and addresses public health issues that affect everyone who lives and works in Multnomah County.

The health department is the largest of any Multnomah County department in terms of budget and staffing, with a budget of $400 million and 1,500 employees. Its responsibilities include promoting public health through the prevention of communicable diseases, supporting environmental health, promoting community health through prevention and health improvement initiatives, and providing emergency response services and support . To provide high quality clinical care through a wide network of basic and dental clinics, student health centers in schools, as well as a central laboratory and several pharmacies; Behavioral health support, which promotes access to behavioral health services for the local community; and guiding adults and youth incarcerated in the county's three detention centers to access primary, behavioral and dental care.

The mission of the Department of Health is to promote and protect the health of the residents of Multnomah County. To best serve diverse populations, the Department of Health operates primary care clinics, dental clinics, pharmacies, and other medical facilities throughout the Multnomah County area.

In addition, the department offers specialized programs such as early childhood services, immunizations, environmental health services, and school health centers. To learn more about the work of the Multnomah County Health Department, visit https://www.multco.us/health/about-health-department/about-our-programs

Mission

We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and well-being for all.

Vision

Successful communities that promote health and resilience for all.

Values

Compassion and Caring: We treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect and strive to enhance the humanity of others.

Empowerment: We work together to ensure our policies and programs amplify people's voices and promote community-based solutions.

Racial Justice: We recognize that racism negatively impacts everyone in our country, and we are committed to accelerating our progress in eliminating racial inequalities.

Connection: Our success depends on diversity, genius and caring for each other. To enable employees to develop their full potential, we foster an environment that inspires trust,

About the job

Reporting directly to the District Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer, the Director leads a team responsible for providing resources and leadership to Department of Health employees to maintain a supportive, compassionate, safe, trustworthy, respectful and motivated work environment. promote.

The Health Department Director establishes strategy and policies and acts as a manager of services that represent and support the diverse communities and needs of Multnomah County. The Director works with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate and manage the legal and financial responsibilities of the Department of Health. Represents the province to the public, elected officials, other agencies, governments and organizations on important matters. The Director creates a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the diverse populations the Department of Health serves in the office and community.

The primary responsibilities of this role are that the director:

• Inspires and leads the department to achieve high levels of performance, quality, accountability and excellence. Maintains an authentic and trustworthy leadership reputation.
• Evaluates the health department's current activities and develops and implements a plan of recommendations that increase the effectiveness and efficiency of efforts, such as improved data, management structures, communication strategies, and operations.
• Provides direction, guidance and support to Department of Health management teams to ensure high quality and efficient administration of Department programs and functions.
• Leads the development and implementation department of long-term strategic planning and budgeting; Leads and oversees the development of department policies, procedures and business practices.
• Oversees, directs and finalizes high profile/critical reports, policy reviews and studies; presents data on the department's business status, goals, operations, achievements, and challenges; supervises special projects and investigations.
• Maintains and maintains effective working relationships with elected officials, community organizations and leaders, as well as colleagues from all departments to align shared service strategies.
• Directs and approves, through direct reports, the planning, prioritization, assignment, supervision, training and performance review of a diverse workforce, including the implementation of equal opportunity initiatives.
• Represents the province in media inquiries about the province's politics and critical incidents.
• Facilitates the development of partnerships with culturally informed organizations, businesses and government agencies for service delivery and capacity building.
• Coordinates and communicates with a broad range of community partners and public stakeholders to provide services to communities of color.
• Assists the district president, chief operating officer, and board of trustees in the preparation, implementation, management, and management of the district's strategic plans, annual goals, and objectives, and actively engages them in regional and national action and advocacy groups.
• Ensures Department of Health programs and services meet district expectations and advisory board guidelines for state, federal, and local funding flows.
• Participates in the interpretation, negotiation, management and execution of contracts and grants; Coordinates the finalization of the budget to ensure that department budgets are submitted in a timely manner.
• Advocates for adequate funding of elected and appointed state officials for federally funded or required services and services funded from general state resources.

An ideal candidate

For this important role, Multnomah County is looking for a credible, unifying leader who is strongly committed to the department's success and who thinks strategically about the big picture. The successful candidate will possess strong community involvement, interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will have a desire to work with a variety of stakeholders, including community leaders, tribes, coalitions, advocates, elected officials, and providers of health and social services.

The preferred candidate will have experience and a proven track record in the following areas:

• Proven extensive leadership and management experience.
• Experience planning and responding to emergencies that threaten life, public health or property.
• Experience implementing or leading the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in a large, complex organization
• Knowledge of risk communication and health promotion.
• Significant financial responsibility in a complex organization that manages budgets that span multiple sources of funding.
• Ability to interpret laws, ordinances and regulations to control preventable diseases.
• Ability to manage and lead groups of diverse and highly technical personnel such as physicians, toxicologists, epidemiologists, nurses, lawyers and scientists.
• High level of integrity, ethics and transparency.
• Knowledge of general public health principles and best practices.
• Ability to communicate strategically with specific audiences to advance the position and role of the department and its initiatives, such as elected officials, partner agencies and the media.
• Successful experience working with the private sector, policy makers, tribes, governments, unions, community leaders and other stakeholders and partners.
• Experience working with public health systems and understanding the roles and relationships between state, local, and federal health agencies.
• The ability to recognize one's own privilege and commitment to challenge growth to enable effective outcomes and working relationships in cross-cultural settings.
• Experience in applying continuous improvement methods with the aim of better results, process simplification and cost reduction.
• Ability to lead with cultural humility and a strong advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree and at least seven years of public health program management or other health program management experience with significant hands-on experience in a senior management role within a large and complex organization that involves managing a diverse workforce and managing significant assets. Experience in the public sector and industrial relations is highly desirable.

About the area

Multnomah County Oregon has a diverse population of over 800,000 residents occupying over 465 square miles. While the county's beautiful and thriving city of Portland has the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city, it has a small-town heart. In addition to Portland, Multnomah County includes cities such as Fairview, Gresham, Maywood Park, Troutdale, and Wood Village. Portland is only 30 minutes from the Cascade Mountains for world-class hiking, skiing, camping, and fishing. Travel west for an hour to find some of the west coast's most dramatic and pristine beaches. Portland is located in a Maritime Western climate region characterized by hot, dry summers and rainy but mild winters. Portland is a foodie's dream with regional cuisine including microbreweries and microdistilleries, local wine, seafood, and fruits and vegetables. Classical music, ballet and our art museum sit alongside vibrant contemporary art and jazz music scenes. Portland is a reader's paradise - our libraries have the largest circulation in the country and many bookstores. Sauvie Island, an agricultural and scenic preserve, offers some of the best produce in the region, including the famous Oregon berries. Portland has been named one of the most environmentally friendly or "greenest" cities in the world. The city and region are known for strong land use planning and investment in light rail, supported by Multnomah County, an independent regional government.

Registration procedure

Individuals interested in this position should provide the following information:

• A cover letter highlighting your interest in the position and your qualifications
• Current Resume

If you have any questions about this post, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336. This position will remain open until it is filled, but the selection process will move forward quickly. To be considered for the first round of interviews, please submit your application to karrasconsulting.net before June 30, 2023.

Multnomah County is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. We assist applicants with disabilities who require such assistance in the recruitment, application and selection process.

If you are a veteran and would like to apply for veteran benefits, please include a statement that you are a veteran in your cover letter AND send a copy of your DD214 or DD215 or other documentation with your application package by the deadline. Without them, veterans' preference cannot be considered for this employment.

Total compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $166,000 to $266,000. Multnomah County is a great employer that offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance; defined pension; 6% of the salary contributions paid by the province for pension insurance; work life balance; Public transport annual pass; annual leave and sick leave. For more information on amenities in Multnomah County, visithttp://web.multco.us/benefits/new-hire-benefits