Center for Public Health Practice Administrator (Public Health Administrator 1)

Initial Posting Date:

10/02/2025

Application Deadline:

10/19/2025

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

9,370.00-14,494.00

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Center for Public Health Practice Administrator (Public Health Administrator 1)

Job Description:

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The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Center for Public Health Practice is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Center for Public Health Practice Administrator. This position is responsible for setting the vision and strategic direction of the Center in alignment with the Public Health Division’s overarching goals. The Administrator will play a key role in the Division’s shared leadership model, guiding the Center’s operations and administration in accordance with Oregon statutes, administrative rules, and OHA policies and procedures.

This role requires a strong foundation in public health science and administration to position Oregon as a national leader in public health excellence. The Administrator will lead the development and implementation of public health policy, champion continuous quality improvement and performance management, and ensure effective communication of policies and procedures across leadership, management, and program teams.

As a representative of the Division, the Administrator will engage with professional organizations, media, the Conference of Local Health Officials, federal partners, and state government leaders, as delegated by the State Public Health Director. A critical focus of this role is to ensure all Center initiatives support OHA’s strategic goal of eliminating health inequities. The Administrator will also identify and secure funding opportunities to advance community-led health initiatives, foster cross-program integration, and mentor mid- and senior-level leaders within the Center and across the Division.

The Center for Practice Administrator must reside in either Oregon or Washington. This residency requirement ensures the Administrator is positioned to effectively engage with regional partners, staff, and stakeholders across both states.

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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.

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible 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 and address specifically in your cover letter.

• Strategic Systems Thinker: Demonstrated experience analyzing and addressing root causes within complex systems, designing solutions that account for in