Description
About the Position:
This is a senior leadership, division director position responsible for strategic direction, administrative and programmatic oversight for the Health Department’s three correctional facilities. The position reports to the Health Department Director.
The Corrections Health Director has divisional and management responsibility for programs and staff located at Multnomah County Detention Center, Multnomah County Juvenile Center, and Inverness Jail. This position represents corrections health within the Health Department on a variety of committees and task forces implementing the connection between corrections and health care within Multnomah County, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO), the metropolitan area, the state of Oregon and beyond. This position is responsible for creating and supporting a work culture of respect, trust and understanding for the highly diverse populations within the correctional system and serves in the office and in the community. Every employee shares the responsibility for promptly bringing to the County's attention conduct that interferes with providing a work environment free of illegal discrimination and harassment.
The Ideal Candidate:
The Multnomah County Health Department seeks an adeptly qualified candidate with the ability to understand strategic visions/goals and who can operationalize them. We are seeking a strong administrator who is able to understand complex corrections health issues, community settings, budgets, and implement quality improvements and systems change.
The ideal candidate for the Corrections Health Director role at the Multnomah County Health Department (MCHD) should demonstrate strong public health experience and education that demonstrates regulatory knowledge in compliance with federal, state, and local policies in corrections health or social service settings. Financial acumen is essential for overseeing budgets, contract management, and human resource management. The ideal candidate should also excel in communication and representation, including working with media and presenting to governing bodies. Overall, they should be a visionary leader committed to social justice and community well-being.
Multnomah County Health Department will be tabling at the National Conference on Correctional Health Care in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 19 - 23, 2024. Please stop by our booth to learn more about this position, meet some of our current Correctional Health staff, and hear from our recruiting staff about all our amazing employment opportunities!
Requirements
Management of Public Health Functions and Programs:
Strategic Leadership and Management: Sets the strategic vision and direction for corrections health initiatives, ensuring efficient program implementation and resource allocation. Champions performance measurement and accountability to drive continuous improvement.
Community Health Improvement: Identifies and addresses health disparities through community engagement and collaboration. Implements evidence-based strategies to promote health and prevent disease, with a focus on equity.
Policy and Advocacy: Shapes and advocates for policies that protect and improve corrections health. Ensures regulatory compliance and leads the implementation of modernized health practices and capabilities.
Organizational Leadership: Builds and empowers a high-performing corrections health team. Fosters a collaborative environment and supports the Corrections Health Leadership team in its decision making.
Additional Key Functions: Works to integrate corrections health priorities in healthcare systems for improved population health for incarcerated individuals. Ensures preparedness for public health emergencies and utilizes data to inform strategic decisions.
Division and Departmental Representation:
External Relations and Advocacy: Serve as the primary representative and spokesperson for the Health Department, advocating for corrections health priorities and building strategic partnerships at the local, state, and federal levels.
Policy and Legislative Engagement: Actively participate in the development and implementation of health-related policies and legislation, ensuring alignment with community needs and public health best practices.
Interagency Coordination: Foster collaboration and coordination with diverse stakeholders, including District Attorney’s Office, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Nurses Association, community organizations, healthcare providers, and government agencies, to address complex corrections health challenges and achieve shared goals.
Communication and Media Relations: Effectively communicate corrections health information to the community and media, promoting transparency and building trust.
Strategic Direction and Partnership Development:
Visionary Leadership: Establish and articulate a compelling vision for corrections health in Multnomah County, inspiring staff, stakeholders, and mobilizing resources to achieve strategic goals.
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive strategic plans to address priority health issues, with a focus on equity and community well-being.
Partnership Cultivation: Build and nurture strong relationships with District Attorney’s Office, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Nurses Association, diverse stakeholders, including community leaders, funders, healthcare organizations, and public health partners, to foster collaboration and leverage collective impact.
Collaborative Action: Facilitate partnerships and initiatives that address community-wide health needs, ensuring alignment with corrections health priorities and strategic objectives.
Division Operational Business and Budget Management:
Operational Oversight: Ensure efficient and effective operations across corrections health programs and facilities, including human resources, contract management, and adherence to government processes.
Financial Management: Develop, implement, and monitor budgets, ensuring responsible resource allocation and financial sustainability. Secure and manage funding from grants and community partners.
Policy and Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and business practices to enhance program performance and outcomes. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Receive National Commission on Correctional Health Care accreditation.