Commissioner Of Health

Position Title: Commissioner

Location: Lexington KY

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Reporting to the Board of Health the Commissioner provides the dynamic leadership and vision necessary to assure effective and strategic management of the Department of 170 employees. If the candidate is a medical doctor they will also serve as the chief medical health provider. The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the budget responsibilities for policymaking; compliance; and outreach and advocacy to government industry and other community partners

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a broad vision and executive leadership for policy planning initiatives coordination and compliance. Promotes the highest standards of excellence.
• Works with community partners to enhance wellness accessibility and collaboration.
• Promotes a culture of scientific integrity and compliance.
• Communicates to the general public and local and state decision makers to advance public health efforts to enhance the quality of life regionally.
• Builds upon current institutional strengths leads in identifying new and innovative opportunities and advances the mission of and reputation of LFCHD locally and statewide.
• Develops and promotes the training and professional development for the Department as well as longterm succession plans.
• Leads and supports an environment of diversity equity and inclusion at all levels of the Department.
• Advises the Board on long range planning and development of administrative programs organizations and structures that support public service missions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• For medical doctors an active medical license that can be transferred to Kentucky.
• For nonphysicians a masters degree
• One year of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of experience in public health or related field

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic forward thinking and futureoriented mindset.
• Commitment to consensusbuilding and constructive interactions through transparent and collaborative leadership.
• An energetic wellgrounded kind collegial serviceoriented personality.
• High emotional intelligence. One who inspires commitment rather than just driving compliance.
• A visible and accessible approach to leadership.
• A strong moral compass with personal and professional integrity.
• Politically astute yet apolitical. Able to communicate a position in a nonpolarizing manner.
• A record of setting and surpassing objectives and a proven drive to execute strategies and produce results beyond expectations.
• A critical/strategic thinker and problem solver.
• An ability to identify partnership opportunities in the community.
• An appreciation for serving the needs of an economically and demographically diverse population.
• An ability to represent LFCHD and interact in a social setting with ease and grace.
• Ability to positively influence people be a catalyst for progress and make a decisive impact.

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