Center for Health Protection Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

07/15/2026

Application Deadline:

07/25/2026

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

9,604.00-14,856.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Center for Health Protection Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

Job Description:

If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! – Center for Health Protection Director (Public Health Administrator 1)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD)­­­­­­­is recruiting for the Center for Health Protection Director (Public Health Administrator 1).  The Center for Public Health Protection protects the health of individuals and communities through establishing, applying and ensuring reliable compliance with regulations and health-based standards. This position is part of the Executive Leadership Team for PHD.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the Center by articulating a clear vision and setting strategic direction that aligns with the Public Health Division’s priorities. You will serve as an active partner in the Division’s shared leadership model and guide the Center’s administration and operations in accordance with Oregon statutes, administrative rules, and OHA policies and procedures.

The Director ensures that public health science and best practices are applied to advance Oregon as a national leader in health protection. This includes facilitating effective public health policy development and implementation, championing continuous quality improvement and performance management, and communicating key policies and procedural information across leadership, management, and program teams.

As a representative of the Division, you will engage with professional partners, the Conference of Local Health Officials, and—at the discretion of the State Public Health Director—executive and legislative leadership. A core responsibility of this role is ensuring that all Center activities advance OHA’s strategic goal to eliminate health inequities.

The Director will also identify and cultivate funding opportunities, strengthen community-led approaches to health, and coach and develop mid- and senior-level leaders to support integration across programs within both the Center and the broader Public Health Division.

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What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be reflected in your application for consideration.

• Five years of management experience; OR
• Two years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that are identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application, resume and address specifically in your cover letter.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex public health programs involving multiple partners high regulatory complexity, regulatory oversight, and interconnected systems.
• Significant experience d