Division Director - Family Health Services

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Division Director - Family Health Services

SALARY:

$97,449.67 - $126,043.03

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

11/02/2026

Closing Date:

11/13/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Relationship: At-Will

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director, manages and directs the activities and operations of the Family Health Services Division. Plans, develops, directs and evaluates programs within the Division. Assists in the preparation of Division budgets, reports, grants and other documents, directs the activities of Division staff.

This position responds to emergency situations on twenty-four (24) hours a day basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides effective leadership and administration of public health programs within assigned area, including establishing and implementing priorities, policies, procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of programs.

Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives.

Defines the goals, objectives, program needs and priorities for the Division and identifies necessary steps to reach performance measures and achieve results.

Plans, monitors and authorizes expenditures of the Division’s County and grant budgets to ensure efficient utilization of resources and staff needed for service delivery.

Assists in the review, development, implementation and compliance of policies, procedures, and processes of Macomb County and Health Department.

Identifies potential funding sources for programs and services, leads the development of funding proposals for submission to public and private funding agencies.

Prepares and writes reports, grants, and services agreements/contracts, and performs data analysis and reporting of data and provides insight to trends.

Participates and collaborates in various committees, coalitions, professional meetings and conferences with government, business and community stakeholders to maximize the effective use of programs and services.

Responds to gaps in services and addresses community public health priorities.

Represents the Division and Macomb County in contacts with government, public health agencies, system, medical organizations, community groups, businesses, and others to locate and mobilize resources.

Encourages support for program and creates positive community relations.

Facilitates presentations and responds to media as requested by the Director.

Assumes leadership responsibilities during an Emergency Preparedness response, including all exercises and training activities.

Oversees the management of staff, directly or through mid-level supervisors, including recruitment and selection of job applicants, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and support staff.

Assures staff access to training and development, participates in disciplinary decisions and actions, and establishes and evaluates appropriate performance standards.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations and accreditation requirements.

Directs the evaluation and maintenance of proper documentation for grants and billable services, reviews related activity reports and program documentation prepared by staff.

Provides leadership support and participates in Health Department’s strategic planning activities, community health assessment and national accreditation efforts.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field of study

Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public health, community health or other related health agency

Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field of study

Required Licenses or Certifications

Licensed by Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Understanding of public health principles, programming and management practices

Budget preparation, service agreements and grant administration

Use and application of current computer programs

Skill in:

Demonstrated proficiency with MS Suite programs

Supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others

Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills

Ability to:

Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge

Perform in both home and community settings to build and maintain relationships with a diverse population

Maintain confidentiality of client information

Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision

Provide excellent customer services to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person with tact and courtesy

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and the public

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance

Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: O

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/Continuously

Demand :

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: N/S

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another: Up to 10 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: O

Walking considerable di