Regional Health Officer (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt.6)

Agency: Department of Public Health

Office:  Director's Office

Division:  Regional Health Services

Posting ID:  06-25-0051 / 40609

Posted:  08/07/2024 - 08/21/2024

Salary: $9,583 - $10,000/month
Job Type: Salaried 
County: Winnebago
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees
earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your
application. Please note that the Department of Public Health must verify proof of higher education for
any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the
position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Posting Identification Number:

06-25-0051 / 40609

Agency Marketing Statement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 7 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated individual serve as the Rockford Regional Health Officer who performs highly responsible managerial and administrative work in the operation of a Public Health Regional office in Rockford Illinois.  The Regional Health Officer functions independently interpreting and implementing Department policy, provides leadership and direction to all Regional personnel responsible for carrying out varied Department programs within the Rockford Region, and directs and coordinates all regional program activities including maintaining and evaluating the effectiveness of the Department’s programs.  The ideal candidate for this position will have a master’s in public health or public administration, excellent project management and organizational skills, strong oral communication skills, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience. 

Job Responsibilities

1.  Public Health Policy. Effectuates public health policy at the regional level.

• Conveys and expresses the Director’s vision for the Rockford region.
• Formulates and implements policies and procedures for the regional office.
• Interprets public health policy at the regional level.
• Serves as spokesperson for the Director and Assistant Director on inquiries from the legislature, press, consumers and/or interest groups at the regional level and commit the Department to specific courses of action.
• Travels to represent the Department and the Director in contacts with the general population, welfare councils, civic organizations, local agencies and other State agencies.  
• Leads community engagement meetings as requested by the Director, Assistant Director or Chief of Staff.
• Serves as subject matter experts/ advisor to specific topics or program areas within internal Department meetings, as assigned by the supervisor.
• In coordination with Office of Policy, Planning and Statistics and local health departments assists with the development of regional health improvement plans (IPLAN) to ensure that the implementation of public health programs meet the diverse needs of the State.
• Provides technical assistance to grant applicants and grantees (community-based organizations and other providers) to support activities consistent with public health’s goal to eliminate health disparities.
• Reports regional activities to the Director’s Office.

 

2.  Regional Office Management. Plans and executes policies and procedures to ensure effective program operation in the Rockford Regional Office.

• Communicates with Central Office program per