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Job Title:
Director, Division of Women, Children and Nursing ServicesAgency:
Department of Public Health
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000000742Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$175,000.00Job Description:
Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.
Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
Leads and manages programs, staff, and budgets to improve health outcomes for mothers, children, and families. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, ensuring compliance with standards, promoting quality and safety, and fostering collaborations with other departments and community organizations. The role requires strong leadership, clinical experience (especially in public health or nursing), and excellent administrative, communication, and data analysis skills.
Program Management:
- A member of the Executive Leadership Team working with the DPH Commissioner.
- Responsible for leading the development, implementation, management and evaluation of the Department’s Child Health, Women’s Health, Home Visiting, Telemedicine, Telemedicine, and Oral Health programs and services.
- Responsible for leadership and support for the Office of Nursing’s and Office of Pharmacy.
- Manages internal operations, including policy and procedure development, personnel functions, training, and workforce development initiatives.
- Provides leadership support across the Offices of Child Health, Women’s Health, Nursing, Oral Health, Telehealth, and Pharmacy.
- Responsible for the implementation of division-wide projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and public health priorities.
- Manages legislative inquiries related to division programs, services, and budget items; prepares timely, accurate responses for internal and external stakeholders.
- Represents the division in meetings with state leadership, external partners, and stakeholders, communicating priorities and program outcomes.
Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction for WCN services, setting goals and priorities for the department or division. Provides leadership to subordinate managers and staff. Providing leadership and vision by working vertically and cross-functionally with department and division leadership in developing goals, objectives, and priorities for the division and, to ensure assigned areas activities and performance support the mission and priorities of the department.
Staff & Budget Oversight: Supervising and managing personnel, budgets, internal and external affairs, and functional areas, monitor financial performance and programs within the office.
Collaboration & Outreach: Develops statewide partnerships and initiatives related to public health and maternal and child health. These responsibilities include: (1) Coordination of surveillance activities related to maternal and child health; (2) Providing coordination, expert knowledge on public and personal health issues related to maternal and child health; and (3) Supervision of regulatory or statutory programs related to maternal and child health.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Six years of experience managing
professional level staff OR Ten years of related professional experience AND Six years managing at the level equivalent to area of assignment OR Six years of experience required at the lower-level Sr Mgr 2, Business Ops (GSM013) or position equivalent. Note: Related professional experience may substitute for the minimum educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public health or related field.
Strong leadership and management skills, project management abilities, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information:
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include DPH-ADA@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered,but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
BENEFITS
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
Minimum Qualifications:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.