August 7, 2024

Lake County Illinois

Waukegan

FULL TIME

Executive Director

General Description

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center, a department of Lake County government, provides a collection of essential public health services, including behavioral health, disease control, environmental health, prevention, and primary care services. The Department offers 50 programs, funded by 80 different grants, to a community of over 700,000 residents.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing effective and inspiring leadership to the Health Department workforce, while overseeing administrative, fiscal, information technology, behavioral health, medical, prevention and environmental health services, and all other human resource operations of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) and ensuring compliance with the Lake County Board of Health (BOH) directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements. The Department is governed by a 12-member Board and is served by 863 full-time and 151 part-time and flex employees with an $88 million FY2024 budget.

The Executive Director is an advocate for public health on a local level, as well as at the state and federal level. The Executive Director must be visible and accessible to the community. Under the policy direction of the BOH and the Governing Council (GC), the Executive Director is expected to form true partnerships with Lake County senior leadership, Lake County Board members, and all county, regional, state, and federal partners focused on the health and well-being of all those who work, live and play in Lake County.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

Master's degree in public health, administration, or related field. Ph D is preferred.
Demonstrated progressive executive-level management experience, preferably gained in a comparable public health department or large and complex governmental organization serving a diverse population that includes organizational, staff, budget, and financial management experience.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to all aspects of public health and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations.
Politically astute with the ability to engage the community and elected officials to garner support for health and human service programs with a common foundation of a collaborative work environment and partnership.
Demonstrated experience as a strategist, with proven ability to set priorities, establish clear (and high) expectations and execute identified strategies.

Supplemental Information

For best consideration, apply online at https://www.govhrusa.com/job/lake-county-health-department-il-executive-director/ with a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five professional references by September 23, 2024. The position is open until filled. Questions may be directed in confidence to Maureen Barry, Senior Vice President, Gov HR USA, at 847-380-3240 ext. 116.

As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/health-department.
Currently, you must reside in Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.