Public Health Deputy Director

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$114,542.63 - $171,815.58 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 17, 2025

The Opportunity:

THIS WORK MATTERS!

About the Position:

We seek leaders, achievers and doers who bring skill and passion to a challenging and evolving environment.  At the Multnomah County Health Department we are all inspired by the mission: We work with communities to advance health equity, protect the most vulnerable, and promote health and wellness for everyone and we uphold the values: Compassion and Care, Empowerment, Racial Equity, Creativity and Integrity. We create a culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse population we serve in our communities. 

The Public Health Deputy Director serves in a senior leadership role to plan, organize and manage the operations and activities of the Public Health Division, ensuring a strategy for future growth and financial sustainability in alignment with the Division’s vision, mission and strategic plan. This position is responsible for the day to day activities related to administering and enforcing the rules of the local public health authority and public health laws and rules of the Oregon Health Authority. 

 

This position is responsible for managing an engaged, expert, and diverse workforce that delivers person-centered and culturally relevant services. It also involves determining and communicating how diversity and inclusion contribute to core business strategies and results, as well as generating insights on their impact on both service experience, workforce strategies, and business outcomes.

The Public Health Deputy Director supports the Public Health Director in overseeing programs and staff, including Environmental Health Services, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Communicable Disease, Maternal Child and Family Health, WIC, Program Design and Evaluation, Public Health Operations, and all foundational Public Health capabilities. This role involves leading the integration of public health and healthcare through Health Care Transformation processes, and representing public health within the Health Department across various committees and task forces in Multnomah County, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO), and the broader Oregon area. The Deputy Director is also responsible for fostering a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture for diverse populations, and ensuring all employees report conduct that interferes with a discrimination and harassment-free environment.

Key functions directly related to the position:

Leadership

• Serves as Deputy Director and executive management team member, planning, organizing, managing, and administering Public Health Division programs to create healthy communities in Multnomah County.

• Collaborates with the Public Health Director and Senior Leadership to prioritize work, develop strategic plans, and oversee the implementation of Division policies and practices.

• Provides leadership and policy direction for public health functions, including Environmental Health, Chronic Disease Prevention, Communicable Disease, Maternal Child and Family Health, WIC, Program Design and Evaluation, and Public Health Operations.

• Leads the integration of Clinical and Public Health Services, Health Care Transformation, and emergency preparedness, while developing strategies to address the health and well-being of Multnomah County residents.

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local public health laws and regulations, coordinates with the Board of Health and other agencies, assesses health needs, promotes disease control, and develops and retains highly competent staff.

Financial Management

• Develops, administers, and monitors the Division's budgets, including ongoing financial performance and corrective actions.

• Creates plans for achieving program objectives and operational goals, ensuring fiscal viability, and justifying budgetary recommendations.

• Participates in strategic discussions for funding, recommends policy revisions for efficiency, and analyzes financial info