Details
09/04/2019
MEDICAL DIRECTOR / HEALTH COMMISSIONER
Ross County Board of Health
Four Hours Per Week Desired
POSITION INTRODUCTION
The Health Commissioner serves as the chief executive officer of the health department. In conjunction with the Board of Health, is responsible for delegating authority for the direct supervision of all staff and contract positions to the Administrator, the Chief Operating Officer. The Ross County Board of Health delegates authority to the Health Commissioner and Administrator for operational decisions regarding personnel, program operations, and resources that ensure fiscal compliance as well as compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The Health Commissioner and Administrator are the executive representatives of the department in the community and are the point of contact for elected officials.
OAC 3701-36-03 Minimum Standards (B) (6) (d) defines a Medical Director as a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who is licensed to practice medicine in Ohio. The Medical Director is responsible for development and evaluation of standards of medical care throughout the department, providing medical direction and advising the department in matters of medical policy. This position within the department is currently integrated with the Health Commissioner position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS:
- Licensed physician per OAC 3701-36-03
- Knowledge of public health that includes governmental public health.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
- Must hold a current Ohio Medical License (M.D. or D.O.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Provides medical oversight for programs, providing medical care as needed and as appropriate.
- Collaborates within the county to establish health care policy, networking with the local medical community.
- Formulates policy regarding what medical services the department will provide; ensures that services are evidence-based within practice guidelines and accreditation standards.
- Approves standards/protocol for clinics (e.g., Immunization, TB) and all medical policies by review and signature.
- Along with the agency’s Administrator, ensures that the operational needs of the agency are met to serve the community’s health in Ross County.
- Attends related meetings, conferences, and seminars and networks with other public health leaders to assure best practices within RCHD.
- Represents RCHD in the community and to the Board of Health.
- Maintains required licensure, certification, and training requirements.
- Assists the Board of Health to establish public health policy in accordance with community health assessments and community health improvement plans.
- Provides consultation on population-based practices and individual community clinical needs with staff.
Submit Resumes with a cover sheet to: datchison@rosscountyhealth.com
E.O.E.
Closing Date: 09 20 19
