Associate Director of Public Health

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The Associate Director will help plan, organize, and direct the work of professional, technical, and administrative team members engaged in the delivery of health services. Formulates and administers comprehensive public health programs based on needs and available resources. Makes recommendations to and consults with the Director on general policies and procedures, goals, and proposals and methods of service delivery for public health and/or clinical care programs. Helps determine the types and levels of services to be provided and the standards by which delivery will be evaluated; direct the preparation of annual budgets, health care plans, and funding applications; monitors and evaluates delivery, performance, and expenditures.

Consults and coordinates with federal and state health officials and representatives of local public and private health agencies in the enforcement of health laws and the development of programs to meet public health needs. With Funding Research Consultant searches for new funding sources and supports grant application preparation and negotiation; Makes public presentations and meets privately with physicians and administrators of health and social service agencies. Secures and maintains community support for public health programs. Performs other duties as required.

Candidate must live/work in the Chicagoland area.