Government Representative 1 Deputy Chief of Staff

The Deputy Chief of Staff plays a critical role in supporting the Chief of Staff in the management and coordination of the agency's operations and initiatives. This position requires strong leadership, strategic, critical, and creative thinking, and excellent communication skills to facilitate efficient decision-making and implementation of policies.

Under the direction of the Commissioner, the COS and Deputy COS act as conductors of a beautifully complex orchestra filled with diverse musicians playing a multitude of instruments with unique sounds and timing -- All of which must be coordinated to create a harmonious performance. Our harmonious performance at the Department of Health is getting and keeping people healthy. 

To succeed in this role, the candidate must possess a demonstrated record of this level of coordination and orchestration. The ideal candidate is meticulous, an effective planner, and a strong executor that can assemble strong teams, provide clear direction, and drive groups of people towards strong results. The candidate must be able to develop and refine processes to ensure operational efficiency. The ideal candidate works to ensure that balls don’t drop, and nothing falls between the cracks. 

They must have the ability to build the relationships necessary to ensure everyone follows the organization’s operational procedures and processes. If balls drop, they are upfront and honest, and always looking for ways to refine processes to ensure it doesn’t happen again. The ideal candidate also must possess impeccable discretion and professional judgement.

Key duties of the position include leading the Department’s health planning (Healthy NJ), PHAB Reaccreditation, strategic plan implementation and monitoring efforts, overseeing the Public Health Infrastructure Grant program, and spearheading key issues and initiatives that require a high level of cross-Department collaboration, and coordination with sister agencies and community partners. The candidate will be responsible for supervision of 3-5 team members who will support these efforts.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to PSTHR@doh.nj.gov

EDUCATION: Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of experience in the administration and management of a program to develop and implement policy in a public or private organization.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year for year basis

About New Jersey Department of Health

New Jersey Department of Health Improving health through leadership and innovation The Department’s priority is improving population health by strengthening New Jersey’s health system. The Department’s five branches, Public Health Services, Health Systems, Integrated Health, Office of Population Health and the Office of Policy and Strategic Planning work collaboratively toward that goal. Population health focuses on keeping healthy New Jerseyans well, preventing those at risk from getting sick, and keeping those with chronic conditions from getting sicker. Population health promotes prevention, wellness and equity in all environments, resulting in a healthy New Jersey.

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