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Job Description

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DIRECTOR OF DISEASE CONTROL AND HEALTH PROTECTION

Salary Range:  $110,000 - $140,000

Applicants must submit their application for this position using the People First system, https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com, no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012.

This is a senior management position as a Director of a major division within the Florida Department of Health.  The position reports directly to the Deputy Secretary for Health.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

The Department’s mission is to protect and promote the health of all residents and visitors in the state through organized state and community efforts, including cooperative agreements with counties.  The department shall identify, diagnose, and conduct surveillance of diseases and health conditions in the state and accumulate the health statistics necessary to establish trends; implement interventions that prevent or limit the impact or spread of diseases and health conditions; collect, manage and analyze vital statistics and other health data to inform the public and formulate public health policy and planning; maintain and coordinate preparedness for and responses to public health emergencies in the state; provide or ensure the provision of  quality health care and related services to identified populations in the state; regulate environmental activities that have a direct impact on public health in the state; and regulate health practitioners for the preservation of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection is responsible for the overall functioning of four Bureaus within the Division and multiple programs including those for epidemiology, immunization, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, STDs, community environmental health, groundwater contamination, onsite sewage treatment, lead poisoning, epilepsy, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.  The individual in this position supervises a staff of approximately 400 employees and manages a budget of approximately $146 million.

Supervise the management of disease control and health protection bureaus and programs.  Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and management of a multi-million dollar budget, which includes expenses such as headquarters personnel, contracts, cooperative agreements, and revenues from a variety of governmental sources including competitive grants. Direct and supervise the development of allocation methodologies based on appropriations and legislative mandates.

Provide supervision, expert consultation, and/or technical assistance to county health departments, interdepartmental units, public and private entities, as well as national, state, and local agencies concerning the broad range of programs and activities for which the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection is responsible.

Clearly and professionally communicate information to a variety of individuals and audiences.  Provide presentations to a variety of partners and agencies to share pertinent program and policy information.

Direct the overall statewide activities and programs of the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection to ensure quality services to decrease or eliminate occurrence of preventable diseases and to maintain surveillance, investigation, and education related to communicable and non-communicable diseases. 

Serve as the State Epidemiologist.  Provide leadership and strategic direction to the practice of epidemiology in the Florida Department of Health, representing Florida on national working groups, providing policy and technical advice to executive leadership, and recommending policy and protocols to support population health.

Ensure non-discrimination in government employment and contracting as described in Executive Order 11-04.

When delegated by the State Surgeon General or Deputy Secretary for Health, serve as the department’s representative to members of the legislature or their staff, other state agencies, county and city officials, and representatives of the federal government in order to assist the department in achieving its goals.  Direct the preparation of legislative budget issues and legislative bill analyses.

Be available for atypical hours and deployment to sites of Florida public health emergencies. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

A clear, unencumbered Florida medical license is required.  If not a Florida licensed physician, the applicant must have a clear and unencumbered license in another state with no pending disciplinary action and no disciplinary history.  Further, the non-Florida licensed physician, if selected, must apply for a physician license by endorsement in Florida within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge of epidemiology.  Knowledge of policy, education, and/or training in public health, disease surveillance, investigation, and disease control.

Ability to serve as the department’s representative in matters involving epidemiology, chronic disease, communicable disease, and environmental health, including the ability to work with members of the legislature or their staff, other state agencies, county and city officials, and representatives of the federal government.

At least 7 years of demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to manage a multi-million dollar budget.

Demonstrated capacity for leading an organization through a continuous quality improvement and strategic planning process including directing, budgeting, assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring.

Extensive experience in supervision, management, and administration of public health programs; knowledge and experience in essential public health services; demonstrated knowledge of health policy issues; experience in public speaking and working with elected officials, governmental bodies, community partners, and the media.  Demonstrated knowledge of information systems and human resource management. 

Extensive knowledge of and experience with of core public health principles and practices.  Demonstrated capacity for public health advocacy.

Ability to provide leadership with cultural and interpersonal skills.

Skills in risk communication and effectively working with the media.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Employment Application, or attached resume/CV.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

For more information contact Karen Ashburn at (850) 245-4210 or Karen_Ashburn@doh.state.fl.us