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Deputy Director: Core Health Priorities, Quality, and Equity

Description

The Health Department Deputy Director of Core Health Priorities, Quality & Equity oversees and manages the operations of New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) core priority programs, quality and performance management, and equity initiatives.

Organizational Relationships

Supervisor: Director of Health

Assignments received from: Director of Health

Interacts with:

  • Public and Private sector organizations.
  • NOHD program managers and initiative coordinators
  • Non-profit organization leaders
  • Collaborative coalition leaders
  • City Departments
  • Chief Administrative Office and Mayor’s Office

Individuals supervised: Administrative and Program Staff from core priority divisions (including Behavioral Health and Domestic Violence), as well as the Quality & Performance Management and Equity programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Core Functions (provide at least 3):

  • Work with the Director of Health, NOHD staff and City of New Orleans staff to ensure that programs and operations that are administered by NOHD are running smoothly.
  • Function as a part of NOHD’s Executive Team to set key strategies and priorities for departmental operations.
  • Oversee NOHD’s core priority divisions, including Behavioral Health and Domestic Violence, as well as Quality & Performance Management and Equity programs, and other programs or initiatives as designed and implemented
  • Assist in development and execution of relevant NOHD contracts including working with NOHD staff and contractee-contractor agencies to ensure that terms are quickly and accurately negotiated; and, working with NOHD and City staff in drafting, routing, obtaining  approvals, etc.
  • Work with the Health Director, Finance Operations Manager, program leads and other city department officials to provide oversight for timely and accurate administrative and reporting requirements for related program grants.
  • Ensure program adherence to federal, state and private grant and contract requirements and provide direction to program managers in these areas.
  • Assist with development and review of department policies, monitor policy adherence and provide direction to administrative staff and program managers.
  • Coordinate and integrate multiple programs involving space, staffing, and other areas to improve operational efficiencies and meet grant requirements.
  • Act as liaison to city departments and with community organizations related to pertinent operational or programmatic issues.

Additional Responsibilities (if applicable):

  • Will be expected to respond to public health emergencies.
  • Will require non-traditional working hours on occasion.

Physical Requirements, if any:

Occasionally required to lift 25 pound boxes

Examples of Work (provide 3-5 examples)

  • Ensure that all City Hall and off-site programmatic spaces are kept clean, sanitary and in working order.
  • Support the NOHD Health Director in managing interactions and requests from the City Administration with regards to administrative operations and/or programs for the NOHD.
  • Act as a liaison with state and federal authorities as needed.
  • Assist with coordination of general staff meetings as needed.
  • Keep the NOHD Health Director informed of all sensitive matters; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required by Department:

  • A Master’s Degree in a Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Health Management, Social Sciences (including Social Work or any social science field) or a related field is required.
  • Five or more years’ experience in program or departmental administration or management of governmental, nonprofit programs or services. 
  • Experience with writing grants.
  • Previous experience providing administrative oversight to federal and private grant programs in a governmental setting is a plus.
  • Persons with public health administration or administrative experience in a medical or clinical setting is a plus.

Other Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to be able to explain and demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed.  Examples of skills that are needed to perform this job include:

  • Proficiency in PC operations (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and use of online data resources, databases, and reporting tools.
  • Ability to record, organize, analyze and present data with accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to analyze complex information and develop strategies, plans, and procedures to address the operations and policies of the Health Department.
  • Ability to work with and supervise individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to interpret and operationalize Federal, State, and City regulations, procedures, and policies into all aspects of work.
  • Knowledge of business and management principles needed to develop and coordinate  multimillion-dollar budgets.
  • Knowledge of purchasing principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices concerning grants administration.
  • Ability to speak with others with varying education and experience and accurately convey information (technical and non-technical) clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to read, analyze, understand, and apply general business and technical information as well as policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing such as reports, business correspondence, emails, and procedure manuals, clearly and effectively to people with varying education and experience.
  • Ability to work with and supervise people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to organize work to effectively and efficiently utilize resources and personnel to accomplish multiple tasks according to deadlines.
  • Ability to bring others together and work to reconcile differences.
  • Ability to locate and understand new information to facilitate problem solving and decision-making.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to find practical solutions.
  • Ability to supervise, provide guidance, and direction to subordinates to establish and maintain performance standards and monitoring performance.

Other Qualities

  • Will be expected to respond to public health emergencies.
  • Will require non-traditional working hours on occasion.
  • Adherence to timeliness in all areas including meetings, deadlines etc.
  • Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and have the ability to work effectively in groups and in a collaborative environment

How to apply

Send resumes and cover letters to grconstable@nola.gov.