Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking an experienced qualified to join the Piedmont District as a Health District Director.

This Health District serves the counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward.

The Health District Director will play a critical role in directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in a health district.

Some of the duties are as follows: - Lead and supervise staff, including performance management, work prioritization, training, and workforce development. - Direct the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives to improve community health. - Conduct and support community health assessments and use data to inform public health strategies. - Build and maintain strong partnerships with local governments, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies. - Oversee program budgets, grants, financial stewardship, procurement, and resource management to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness. - Serve as a public health leader and subject matter expert, representing the agency with elected officials, community partners, and the media as needed. - Ensure compliance with public health laws, regulations, policies, and human resources practices.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications • Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency or a public health-related activity • Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership • Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the workplace • Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team • Proven leadership,



including working in an interdisciplinary environment • Experience managing in a team-based model • Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs • Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships • Experience with budget development, execution of financial management, and managing grants • Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance • Experience implementing internal controls • Experience resolving confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality, and maintain balanced professional relationships • Experience providing communications and media relations Additional Considerations • MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License) • MPH if not used as qualification above • Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health organization • Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad array of public health programs • Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government officials Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.

Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information Name: Tyrell Noel Phone: (phone hidden) Email: ov In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

📌 Health District Director (Prince Edward Island)
🏢 Commonwealth of Virginia
📍 Prince Edward Island