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The Health Director is responsible for overseeing all administrative, operating, and supervisory functions of the Geary County Health Department. This position formulates and establishes policies for the operation and regulation of the Health Department as defined by Statutes and under the guidance of the Board of Health (BOH). The Health Director serves as the Health Officer as authorized by State Law, local resolution, and ordinances under the direction of the BOH/BOCC. Further responsibilities include assessing and evaluating community needs and developing plans to meet those needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties described below are indicative of what the Health Director might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any County Resolutions for the position of Health Director/Health Officer. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Establishes and administers the programs and services of the agency, within the parameters of the policy set by the Board of Health, as well as applicable state statutes and federal regulations. 2.As designated Health Officer, responsible for communications between the County and Medical Director, as well as liaison with area health agencies such as Konza, Geary County Community Hospital, and others. 3.Maintains an accurate record of all transactions of the agency, including clients served, dollars spent, activities completed, and other pertinent statistics. 4.Proposes solutions with adaptation of services or new programs to meet community needs. 5.Establishes medical and clinical programs and procedures including the evaluation of statistics of the incidence of disease and occurrence of unusual diseases. 6.Performs liaison duties with members of the federal, state, and local government, representatives of private business, and continual contact with the general public. 7.Attends community health related activities and serve on various community advisory boards that address public health issues. 8.Serves as the Public Information Officer (PIO) for the Health Department during a public health crisis and works on coordinating preparedness events to protect the community. 9.Coordinates services with Wildcat Regional partners during a public health crisis. 10.Oversees and evaluates all contracts for services necessary to provide public health programs. 11.Prepares the annual operating budget including procuring grant and private funds with Board approval. 12.Department Head with supervisory responsibility over staff in planning work, assigning tasks, evaluating work performed, administering corrective actions, recruitment, and training of staff, and ensuring work is done in accordance with safety protocols and in compliance with associated rules, regulations, and standards. 13.Develop and implement policies as required. 14.Reliable and dependable attendance a must.