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  • District Health Directors - Georgia Department of Public Health

    , Georgia United States Georgia Department of Public Health Full Time Mar 20, 2025
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    Georgia Department of Public Health

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    Summary

    The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the state’s lead agency for disease prevention, health promotion, and disaster response. It is led by the Public Health Commissioner, a physician appointed by the Governor. DPH focuses on key areas such as disease prevention, women’s and children’s health, infectious diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency response, EMS, pharmacy, nursing, low THC oil regulation, vital records, and public health laboratories.

    Job Description

    DPH is seeking to hire four District Health Directors, with one position available in each of the following locations: Macon, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville, and LaGrange, Georgia. District Health Directors provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for public health programs and services within their designated district. This role oversees their respective public health departments, ensuring effective administration, budgeting, personnel management, and program development. District Health Directors lead strategic planning, monitor community health needs, and collaborate with local partners to enhance public health initiatives. Additionally, they provide oversight for financial management, human resources, emergency preparedness, and performance management to ensure high-quality, responsive public health services.

    The minimum base state salary for this position is $208,000. In addition to a competitive salary, the Georgia Department of Public Health offers a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, comprehensive medical insurance that includes health, dental, and vision, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, optional cash payout of annual leave, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, long-term care, and life insurance.

    Job Requirements

    Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

    • Non-Physician: Master’s (MPH) or higher (DrPH, PhD) in public health or a related field, plus two years of management-level experience in public health or healthcare.
    • Physician: Medical degree with a valid Georgia medical license (or eligibility) and two years of experience in public health, preventive, or private medicine.

    Special Instructions

    This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than April 21, 2025.  Qualified applicants are asked to apply at:

    https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4874920/district-health-directors-georgia-department-of-public-health.

    The candidate selected for this position is subject to a criminal background check before a formal offer of employment can be made. For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com or by calling 312-240-3401. 

    For more information about the Georgia Department of Public Health, please visit: https://dph.georgia.gov/.

    DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    ADA Statement: The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities.  If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), please contact Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com.

     

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