Deputy Local Health Authority​/Associate Medical Director

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

The Deputy Local Health Authority (LHA) acts as the Associate Medical Director for the Community Health and Wellness (CHW) Division, overseeing clinics, mobile health, dental services, healthy lifestyle programs, mental and behavioral health, and many other programs, services and grants. This position is also responsible for fiscal management, technical expertise, personnel supervision, and the operational success of the programs in partnership with the CHW Associate Director and Director of Nursing.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as an alternate Local Health Authority (LHA) in compliance with state and local regulations, stepping in when LHAs are unavailable.
• Provides medical leadership and oversight for clinical operations, including service delivery, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Acts as a medical consultant for agency programs, ensuring compliance with health regulations and best practices.
• Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical public health programs, including setting goals, strategies, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Guides the creation and improvement of programs based on emerging public health trends, evidence-based practices, and agency strategic priorities such as health equity and prevention.
• Works with epidemiology partners to mitigate the spread of infectious disease
• Oversees budget planning and financial management of both general and grant funding, ensuring efficient use of resources and supporting fund development efforts.
• Collaborates with division and departmental leadership in strategic planning, organizational development, and alignment with public health goals.

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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy in the United States, or an equivalent degree from a foreign medical institution.

Experience:

• At least 5 (five) years of administration, management and/or supervisory experience in public health, medical, or health administration field.
• At least 1 (one) year of public speaking experience

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have active Texas Medical license
• Must have active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and National Provide Identified (NPI) number.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• In-depth understanding state and federal public health laws, regulations, and standards, including scope of authority for Local Health Authorities (LHAs).
• Strong clinical decision-making and medical consultation skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information to make sound policy and operational decisions.

Core Competencies

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the…