Division Director - Family Health Services

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Division Director - Family Health Services

SALARY:

$97,449.67 - $126,043.03

DEPARTMENT:

Health Department

Opening Date:

11/02/2026

Closing Date:

11/13/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Relationship: At-Will

GENERAL SUMMARY 

Under the direction of the Director, manages and directs the activities and operations of the Family Health Services Division. Plans, develops, directs and evaluates programs within the Division.  Assists in the preparation of Division budgets, reports, grants and other documents, directs the activities of Division staff. 
 
This position responds to emergency situations on twenty-four (24) hours a day basis. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provides effective leadership and administration of public health programs within assigned area, including establishing and implementing priorities, policies, procedures. 

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of programs. 

Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives.  

Defines the goals, objectives, program needs and priorities for the Division and identifies necessary steps to reach performance measures and achieve results. 

Plans, monitors and authorizes expenditures of the Division’s County and grant budgets to ensure efficient utilization of resources and staff needed for service delivery. 

Assists in the review, development, implementation and compliance of policies, procedures, and processes of Macomb County and Health Department. 

Identifies potential funding sources for programs and services, leads the development of funding proposals for submission to public and private funding agencies. 

Prepares and writes reports, grants, and services agreements/contracts, and performs data analysis and reporting of data and provides insight to trends. 

Participates and collaborates in various committees, coalitions, professional meetings and conferences with government, business and community stakeholders to maximize the effective use of programs and services. 

Responds to gaps in services and addresses community public health priorities. 

Represents the Division and Macomb County in contacts with government, public health agencies, system, medical organizations, community groups, businesses, and others to locate and mobilize resources.  

Encourages support for program and creates positive community relations. 

Facilitates presentations and responds to media as requested by the Director.  

Assumes leadership responsibilities during an Emergency Preparedness response, including all exercises and training activities. 

Oversees the management of staff, directly or through mid-level supervisors, including recruitment and selection of job applicants, reviews and evaluates the work of professional and support staff. 

Assures staff access to training and development, participates in disciplinary decisions and actions, and establishes and evaluates appropriate performance standards. 

Ensures compliance with applicable laws, statutes, regulations and accreditation requirements. 

Directs the evaluation and maintenance of proper documentation for grants and billable services, reviews related activity reports and program documentation prepared by staff. 

Provides leadership support and participates in Health Department’s strategic planning activities, community health assessment and national accreditation efforts. 

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field of study 

• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public health, community health or other related health agency 

• Five (5) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity 

 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration or a related field of study 

 

Required Licenses or Certifications 

• Licensed by Michigan Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse 

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel 

 

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES 

Knowledge of: 

• Understanding of public health principles, programming and management practices 

• Budget preparation, service agreements and grant administration 

• Use and application of current computer programs 

 

Skill in: 

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Suite programs 

• Supervising, directing, and organizing the work of others 

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem-solving skills 

 

Ability to: 

• Communicate highly complex information to people with varying levels of knowledge  

• Perform in both home and community settings to build and maintain relationships with a diverse population 

• Maintain confidentiality of client information 

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision 

• Provide excellent customer services to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person with tact and courtesy 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients and the public 

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files 

• Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance 

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language 

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred 

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions 

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS 

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously 

 

Work Environment 

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C 

Outdoor environment: N/S 

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S 

Construction site: N/S 

Confined space: N/S 

 

Exposures 

Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S 

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S 

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S 

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S 

Communicable diseases: O 

Moving mechanical parts: N/S 

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S 

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S 

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S 

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

 

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously 

 

Demand: 

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S 

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O 

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S 

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S 

Digging: N/S 

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S 

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: N/S 

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S 

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another: Up to 10 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: N/S 

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O 

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C 

Standing in an upright position without movement: O 

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O 

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S 

 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS 

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. 

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

 

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