Public Health Deputy Director

Job description

Job Purpose & Position Overview The Public Health Deputy provides senior level operational leadership for the Winnebago Public Health Department (WPHD). This position is responsible for translating strategic direction into daily operations, ensuring effective program implementation, workforce coordination, fiscal stewardship, and performance improvement across all public health programs. The Deputy serves as the primary operational partner to the Chief Public Health Officer and ensures continuity, consistency, and accountability across WPHD services. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: Program Operations & Service Delivery - Demonstrates the WCHS’s core mission, vision, and values. - Oversee daily operations of assigned public health programs and initiatives - Ensure programs meet contractual, regulatory, and performance requirements - Coordinate implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and strategic priorities - Identify operational barriers and implement corrective actions Supervision & Workforce Development: - Supervise assigned Program Directors, Managers, or Coordinators - Support staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development - Assist with...