Local public health managers supervise programs, service areas, departments, and staff. They are responsible for decision-making and have administrative responsibilities, including budgeting and financial management. Management professionals frequently communicate about current and evolving public health concerns with their communities. Someone with experience in local health, a proven history of leadership and managing diverse teams, and an ability to respond to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities will perform well in this role.
Skills, Education, and Experience
Management staff may oversee a particular service line, like a public health nurse manager or an entire health and human services department. A promotion into a management role is the next professional development step for motivated and high-performing staff members.
Managers are expected to implement the National CLAS Standards through measures such as:
- Recruiting, promoting, and supporting a culturally and linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce that are responsive to the population in the service area.
- Promoting CLAS and health equity through policy, practices, and resource management.
- Conducting regular assessments of community health assets and needs and using the results to plan and implement services that respond to the cultural and linguistic diversity of their communities.
- Partnering with the community to design, implement, and evaluate policies, practices, and services to ensure cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
Sample Job Titles
- Commissioner of Health and Human Services
- Health Director
- Health Agent
- Public Health Administrator
- Regional Director