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Deputy Health Officer

Deputy Health Officer

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DHD #10 is seeking a full-time organized, detailed oriented, and collaborative Deputy Health Officer with leadership experience to join the District Health Department #10 Team.

General Responsibilities

· Reports to Health Officer and is responsible for implementing and monitoring agency goals as directed by Board of Health and/or Health Officer.

· Provides critical leadership in organizing and implementing processes and programs to quantify and evaluate outcomes and results and promote continuous quality improvement and performance management.

· Establishes and maintains partnerships with stakeholders at local, regional, state and federal level to identify and address population-based health issues and trends.

· Represents agency and provides leadership to regional and state initiatives to promote public health and shared vision for community action.

· May serve as the Health Officer in the absence of the Health Officer.

· The candidate selected for this position will be expected to transition to the Health Officer position upon the retirement of the current Health Officer. Ideally, this position will be based in Wexford County but will negotiate other Counties based upon space availability.

Minimum Requirements

· Master’s degree preferred in public health, public administration, health promotion, healthcare administration or related field with 3-5 years of leadership experience.

· Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-8 years of leadership experience with demonstrated progression in supervision and management of public health programs, project management, and administration and leadership of multiple components of a public health organization.

· Advanced planning, evaluation, group process/facilitation skills and visioning necessary to lead and facilitate systemic and population-based strategies and solutions to public health issues and trends.

· Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and human relations skills.

· Ability to work flexible work schedule.

· Reliable transportation with valid Michigan driver’s license and certificate of insurance to travel to other locations for work, training, or meetings.

Position open until 3/31/26

District Health Department #10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why work here?

As local public health, we protect and promote the highest level of health possible for the communities we serve. Our positive work culture is strengthened by our commitment to making all employees feel valued and respected.

Our values:

· Integrity

· Service Oriented

· Health Equity

· Communication

· Community Engagement

What do we offer:

· Family-first company culture

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Paid Days Off (PDO)

· Personal Days

· Competitive Insurance – 3 options to choose from

· Dental and Vision

· MERS Retirement Plan

· Professional Development opportunities

· Employer Paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance

· Weeks 5-12 50% paid Maternity/Paternity leave



Requirements

Master's Degree

Qualifications

2 - 5 years

Date Posted
03/03/2026
Job Reference
1586
Organization
District Health Department #10
Location
Cadillac, MI 48909
Category
Project/Program Management
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