Location:  Cambridge
Work Days: Primarily Mon- Fri
Category: Professional and Management
Department: Cambridge Department of Public Health
Job Type: Temporary
Work Shift: Day 
Hours/Week: 40.00 

Hourly rate 150 per hour

Are you starting out in healthcare or looking for a career change? If you are looking to make a difference CHA’s temporary staffing department may have a role for you. We offer flexible schedules, varied assignments, competitive pay, and health insurance. Come join an organization where your contribution is valued and continuous learning is part of your day.

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Summary:
Seasoned public health leader who must possess a deep commitment to the values and mission of CHA, and the health department, and ensure that the mission and vision of the CHA are carried out effectively, efficiently, and consistently. The individual must also be a leader who models collaborative, multidisciplinary leadership, motivates, and empowers staff by supporting innovation and creativity, affirms and respects diversity, and fosters a positive public image for CHA and the health department. He/she is knowledgeable of and highly experienced in, public health assessment, assurance and policy development functions. In addition, the ideal candidate possesses superior, communication and analytical skills and business judgment. Anticipating changing community needs, the individual will be responsible for initiating strategic and operational planning, and be accountable for implementing plans to address those needs. Travel expectations will be occasional across Massachusetts, but frequent within Cambridge and Boston.

Responsibilities:
• Improving the health of the people of Cambridge through program establishment and implementation of the City's public health programs.
• The Chief Public Health Officer will carry out the strategy and functions of a local board of health, acting as the City's head of public health with the community, city, state, and federal governments.
• The Chief Public Health Officer will be responsible for a budget of $6 M. There are eight (8) direct reports: Director of Community Health, Director of Environmental Health, Director of Public Health Nursing, Director of Finance and Human Resources, Director of Emergency Preparedness, Senior Epidemiologist, Office Manager, and Executive Assistant.
• This position requires a visionary, politically astute, and inspirational senior executive. The role also requires exceptional leadership, communications, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. A proven capacity to successfully manage and lead a wide array of relationships within a politically complex public healthcare system located in a competitive market is essential. A proven leader and a thorough understanding of public health and policy development is a high priority.
• This position interfaces primarily with: the Cambridge City Manager, the Cambridge City Council, the Cambridge School Committee, and the Cambridge School Superintendent. The health department is responsible for programs in the following areas: (1) school and public health nursing; (2) tuberculosis clinical services; (3) environmental health; (4) community health initiatives; (5) emergency preparedness; (6) regulatory functions; and (7) epidemiologic assessments. The health department, while not responsible for enforcing the city's zoning and sanitary codes, works closely with the city's department of inspectional services that carries out these functions. Major Specific Responsibilities
• Reinforcing the organization's fundamental mission of improving community health with special emphasis on those functions that are promoted through a population approach,
• Advocating publicly for the health of the community,
• Managing and leading the public health function and providing public health expertise and guidance to other city departments and community partners,
• Developing the City's agenda and priorities for public health in consultation with the community, governmental and academic partners, and directing the necessary action steps to implement the public health priorities, and continually evaluating its progress toward meeting its goals and objectives,
• Assessing and disseminating information and data concerning the health and health needs of the people of Cambridge. These activities include statistically monitoring personal, community and environmental determinants of health and health hazards and preparing an annual report on the health of the community,
• Fulfilling, as appropriate, the required duties of the local boards of health in Massachusetts as established by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health; the regulations and ordinances of the City as it pertains to public health; and the requirements of the federal government in relation to public health,
• Performing special projects as directed by the CEO,
• Demonstrating institutional values by: ' Modeling collaborative, multidisciplinary leadership ' Motivating and empowering staff by supporting innovation and creativity ' Affirming and respecting diversity ' Using systems thinking ' Demonstrating a high level of self-awareness and interest in gaining knowledge ' Demonstrating knowledge of quality improvement methods and philosophies '
• Creating a learning environment The Chief Public Health Officer will successful if he/she meets the following expectations: First Year Expectations: 1. Understand and embrace the culture, organizations, and people who make up CHA, and public health connections at the City of Cambridge, state, and federal governments 2. Develop a close and effective relationship with key staff members based on accessibility, active listening, and fair, thoughtful decision-making 3. Educate and advise the management team in public health matters to ensure the maintenance of effective public health practices, i.e., implementing community preparation for a potential pandemic flu. 4. Implement process improvement initiatives in public health 5. Understand existing quality improvement and public health initiatives 6. Continuing existing initiatives for: 1) expanding literacy programs, 2) universal domestic violence screening and 3) homeless prevention programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Other information:
Experience in community health preferred ' Demonstrated knowledge and accomplishment in at least one area of public health, e.g. health policy, communicable disease, epidemiology, maternal and child health ' A thorough understanding of working with city, state and federal governments and public health officials ' Programs, people, and policy management experience Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics: ' Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; strong team player ' Exceptional oral and written communication skills with ability to synthesize, analyze, and present materials ' Public speaking experience in presentational and capacity building contexts ' Organized with an ability to prioritize and attend to multiple assignments ' Strong budgetary and fiscal management skills ' Ability to work effectively with all internal and external customers ' Ability to successfully influence others in a positive manner ' Ability to lead effectively and be a team player ' Must possess a high level of self-awareness and interest in gaining knowledge ' Must possess and display qualities of integrity, credibility, fairness, sensitivity, professionalism, respect and loyalty ' Must possess a can-do attitude ' Willingness to seek and accept advice and input, yet possess strong decision-making skills ' Commitment to the mission of serving those who are medically and economically at-risk ' Must show/display maturity ' Ability to coach, mentor, and be a role model to others ' Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Education/Training:
A graduate degree in public health or health administration or other appropriate discipline.
Work Experience:
A minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership position, in a public health setting, preferably as part of a hospital or health system.
Mental skills:
1.Cognitive ability to observe, analyze and interpret general, technical and clinical data (verbal and written).
2.Good communication and behavioral skills.
3.Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities while under pressure.
4.Ability to operate as a team leader, working collaboratively with others.
5.Cognitive ability to observe, analyze and interpret general, technical and clinical data (verbal and written).
6.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
7.Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
8.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.