SALARY WILL COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE.
EXPECTED SALARY RANGE $210,000 - $250,000
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides professional direction in the formulation of medical public policy and program operations as well as planning, implementation and evaluation of a public health program designed to prevent disease and disability and to promote health.; Develops and carries out medical policies related to medical specialty judgements; Provides medical consultation to professional, paraprofessional and technical staff; Provides quality assurance and clinic support to various health programs; Requires independent judgment with considerable consequences for error; Performs related duties as required; Appointed by and works at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.
STATEMENT OF TASKS:
MEDICAL:
Assists in policy making, planning and evaluation of health services in Genesee County;
Carries out departmental policies, solves problems and provides assistance as necessary;
Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget;
Determines the need for epidemiological intervention in applicable situations;
Acts as spokesperson for the department on public health issues;
Acts as a consultant for staff nurses, paramedics, sanitarians, and clinic and community physicians on medical matters;
Writes, reviews and updates all standing orders as necessary;
Reviews and authorizes the purchase of pharmaceutical drugs and biologics;
Keeps current on all medical literature pertinent to public health activities;
Provides in-service for health department staff and medical community at-large regarding current public health trends and literature;
Reviews all programs, program plans, pamphlets and handout sheets for medical content and accuracy;
Reviews all physician contractual agreements;
Participates actively in the planning, supervision and evaluation of clinic physicians, laboratory personnel, nurse practitioners and other clinically-focused professionals as directed;
Develops, initiates and oversees all professional medical policies governing examination, diagnosis, care and treatment of patients;
Observes general medical conditions and inspects operations for propriety and efficiency;
Maintains medical liaison with community physicians and other health personnel, institutions and organization on public health matters;
Oversees medical report generation for the health department;
Examines, diagnoses and treats clients in County clinics as required;
Provides clinical services as necessary to support departmental activities.
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Plans, develops and administers the activities of the Public Health Department and its component programs;
Formulates and implements programs and policies relating to the operation of the department in such areas as organization, personnel utilization, budget and other significant management areas;
Establishes program priorities, procedures and practices;
Insures enforcement of state laws and County regulations pertaining to Public Health;
Insures the coordination of Public Health programs and activities with a variety of other governmental, voluntary and non-profit health agencies to insure comprehensive and cooperative health services;
Plans and organizes and directs the professional and non-professional activities of the local health department;
Directs the delivery of public health services to the community and coordinates the delivery of such services with other health, social and community service organizations;
Cooperates with lay groups, state and other local governmental agencies in the development of legislative proposals relating to public health;
Prepares program plans and budgets for consideration of the Board of Commissioners with provisions made for appropriate medical specialty judgment;
Advises the County Board and general population as to continuing health risks, and issues appropriate orders to avoid, correct or remove any condition which violates health laws.
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