Medical Director - Public Health

Medical Director - Public Health

“Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career”

Salary Range: $276,120.00- $362,407.50

This is an exempt (salary) position Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

This role is on-site 5 days a week

About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.”

Position Summary

Provide medical guidance and policy leadership for Mecklenburg County Health Department (MCHD) programs, including clinical services, public health preparedness and response, school health, communicable disease, STI/HIV outreach, and maternal and child health programs. This executive position is also responsible for coordination and communication within the medical community, health care systems, MEDIC EMS, the public, neighboring counties and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for normal public health functions and public health response situations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development and authorization of medical and standing orders and appropriate policies and procedures.
• Provision of medical consultation and guidance for MCHD programs, other City and County departments, and community healthcare providers on a variety of clinical and public health issues.
• Provide clinical leadership for the department and for the County during urgent and emergent public health issues, including communicable disease outbreaks and disaster response
• Serve as a public spokesperson through media interviews, community-based presentations, and leadership of or participation on committees, workgroups, and meetings regarding a variety of public health issues
• Direct supervision of the Deputy Medical Director and medical oversight of other clinical, laboratory, and pharmacy staff
• Function as a healthcare provider in MCHD clinics as needed.
• Serves as a member of the department's Executive Team

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of ten years of post-residency experience, with at least three years of supervisory experience.

Education: Medical degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited college or university.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? No

Licenses and Certifications

Licensed to practice medicine in the state of NC Valid NC or SC driver's license May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Operators Permit (COP)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of

• The role of public health and of local health departments
• Current evidence-based best practices related to reproductive life planning, sexually transmitted Infections, breast and cervical cancer screening, immunizations, tuberculosis, refugee health, maternal and child health, communicable disease, and other public health areas.
• Adherence to guidelines for care according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Title X, CDC guidelines, and Division of Public Health Agreement Addenda.
• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules, and the political climate

Skills

• Clinical judgement and decision-making
• Implementing evidence-based strategies
• Strategic planning
• Providing patient-centered care
• Using data to implement QA and QI initiatives
• Accomplishing objectives in a timely manner
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Abilities

• Building Trust: Interacting with others in way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
• Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided
• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences
• Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience

Computer Skills

• Intermediate in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.