PUBLIC HEALTH SEATTLE & KING COUNTY

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1 PUBLIC HEALTH SEATTLE & KING COUNTY ABOUT THE DIVISION The mission of the Prevention Division of Public Health Seattle & King County is to provide King County s disease surveillance and investigation, health promotion, death investigation, and related regulatory services to County residents to prevent disease and injury, improve the residents quality of life, and reduce disparities in health status. Programs within the division include the following: vention, Services, and Control, trol, The Division is funded largely by dedicated funding sources: 72% of the Division s services are funded by dedicated resources such as grants and fees for service. The remaining 28% is core public health funding from King County and the state of Washington. The Division has an annual budget of over $43 million and includes 170 FTEs. operating divisions in the department, along with Environmental Health Services, Jail Health Services, Community Health Services, and Emergency - Cross-Cutting Public Health Services. The entire department has a budget of $319 million and 1,400 FTEs. The Prevention Division budget is functional areas: vention services use a variety of strategies and activities to address the prevention of chronic disease and injury to improve the health status of King County residents and address leading causes of death and disability in the community. such as asthma prevention, obesity and tobacco prevention, injury prevention and cancer screening, this program works closely with community partners and coalitions to develop policies that support prevention; collaborate on service delivery and coordination of services; provide planning, technical assistance and evaluation support; and deliver targeted services. Control services work to prevent, respond to and control infectious diseases, and includes the following programs: Transmitted Diseases, which coordinates and collaborates

2 APPLICATION PROCESS King County is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce. Persons interested in this position should submit the following information: for prior positions. Karras at This position interviews please submit your application or We will provide assistance in the recruitment, application and selection process to applicants with disabilities who request such assistance. COMPENSATION The annual salary range for this position is $ K. partners and eligible dependents include a generous and comprehensive medical and, dental plan with no premium share, vision and life insurance, public employee retirement system contribu- be available in addition. universities, community-based groups and other Public Health programs to provide essential prevention, research and care services; o Tuberculosis Prevention and Control, which performs public health functions related to sur- miologic analysis, and contact rate is consistently among the highest in the country, reflecting the global nature of this community; services, which addresses the 50 state-reportable communicable diseases (e.g. vaccine preventable diseases such as measles, food-borne diseases such as E. coli.) This program also provides accurate and science-based information on childhood, adult and a critical service in this program area, serving as the programs testing and diagnostic partner and assisting in the prevention of communicable diseases by providing services to local area health care providers. medical evaluation to the investi- of concern to the public health, safety, and welfare of the com- collaboration with the King County Criminal Justice system. King is collocated and merged with the THE POSITION We are seeking a strategic and innovative leader for our outstanding and sion team and programs. This work includes ensuring the integration of proven and innovative strategies in our services and programs, the development of population-based policies to improve the health of county residents, and the commitment to community-based engagement, consistent Strategic Plan. The Division Director will also be a leader in working with schools, hospitals, community-based others to achieve division goals. The Division Director will work to advance services across the division, department and the government through development of collaborative and synergistic strategies that engage the diverse programs and staff in the division. The Division Director must be innovative and strategic about future directions, roles, and service delivery models during a time of as substantial change and reform in

3 the health care system. Candidates should bring strengths in high-level leadership. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES disparities by assuring that programs are taking into account equity and social justice factors and impacts in decision-making, delivery. sion to establish the partnerships, services, and business practices that will enable it to protect and promote the health of the population, enhance the quality of services, larly in a changing environment of health care reform and internal system developments such as the implementation of electronic health records. cated, and effective cross-division teams. Provide the tools, systems, and resources that create a supportive team environment and inspire commitment. Set high standards of performance, pursue aggressive goals, and persist in the face of obstacles. Develop and maintain strong and effective relations with labor. Develop and learning culture. including division Disease Control nursing, and pharmacy services for strategic policy development and to assure high quality and safe patient care that is driven by evidence and that complies with applicable rules, regulations, and statutes. partners in the community to build programs and develop policies that improve access to quality, affordable, culturally-competent and integrated health care. Participate in the development and implementation of more accountable and cost-effective health care for underserved populations particularly in ing other Public Health Divisions, other County departments, regional and local governments, residents of King County. tent, follow through on commitments, and create an atmosphere of integrity, marked by fair and respectful behavior. ABOUT KING COUNTY State, and covering 2,134 square miles, King County is nearly twice as large as the average county in the United States. With more than 1.9 million people, it also ranks as the 14th most populous county in the nation. King County is an increasingly diverse and dynamic community with a global flavor, economy that is growing, and an environment where people and businesses can thrive. King County is a vibrant area and leading center for advances in aerospace, computer software, bioinformatics, genomics, telemedicine, electronics, and which is the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world and consistently one of the - most dynamic new companies are spinning out of the Puget Sound area, which is naturally the nation s leader in internet business start-ups, but also a leader in business and health start-ups in general. There is a palpable sense of entrepreneurship, innovation, and local governmental leadership that is receptive to effective new approaches to challenging issues. Public Health), other outstanding institutions of higher learning, and cutting-edge King County is home to the city of Seattle, suburban cities, small towns and rural communities, as well as forests, bodies of water and farmlands. King County s moderate climate combined with a contrasting geography of water and mountains encourage a wealth of year round outdoor activities such as sailing, kayaking, skiing and hiking. Seattle is known for its culture and art, with many cutting-edge restaurants and more quality theaters than health care and a low incidence of crime, King County offers a life that balances favorable working and living conditions.

4 ment new and revised policies and programs that respond to strategic goals. ment that promotes collaborative division-wide approaches and that engages the diverse programs and leaders in the division, through change management and process improvement strategies, including successful communication approaches, involving staff in the implementation of change, and monitoring and reinforcing process and success. Create an environment that encourages original and innovative solutions. effective budget management and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and statutes concerning person- party billing and reimbursement, program operations, grants management, and professional practice requirements. and complete information to various governance and advisory bodies as a basis for sound, appropriate guidance and decision-making regarding policy, program direction, and strategic priorities. Public health in Washington State and century of progress preventing death and illness and increasing the quality of life of our residents, today we face changes and challenges in the nature of preventable disease and illness in our community. While public health has made great strides in combating infectious diseases, a new set of preventable Washingtonians are living longer, they are still dying early from preventable causes, often following years of preventable illness and disability. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease, resulting from underlying causes such as tobacco use, poor nutrition, and physical inactivity, continue to cause long-term illnesses and disability and emerging as a leading case of disability and death. Health will improve from place rather than treating them after they have occurred. This will require a public health system that assists individuals in adopting healthy behaviors, in encouraging these lifestyles, and assists policy makers in implementing policies based on the best available evidence to change the conditions in which we all live. to address these actual causes of morbidity and mortality is the lack of reliable core funding support for chronic disease and injury prevention. Communities Putting Prevention to Work have enabled the department to partner with a range of commu- jurisdictions to address tobacco use and poor diet and physical inactivity. and identifying resources to sustain these activities is a key goal. The Prevention Division Director will help lead refreshed thinking of how we do our work in order to: the achievements and strengthen the capabilities of Prevention Division programs such as communicable disease control, public health laboratory services, and others. address chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease resulting from underlying causes such as tobacco use, poor nutrition, and physical inactivity, as well as address preventable injuries and giving everyone a chance to live a healthy life regardless of their income, education, racial, or ethnic background. and effectively forge new partnerships and use technology to help shape a more effective public health system and transform business practices. King County s Public Health strategies, policies and programs offer important guiding principles for the Prevention Division work; these are: the County s public health strategies are based whenever possible on science and evidence. investments are those that prevent disease and promote good health.

5 Prevention and promotion strategies achieve optimal health impact in the most cost-effective manner. County s public health solutions require collaboration of the entire at solutions which best meet the needs of all, King County s public health system must include partnerships with a wide variety of communities, government agen- improve cultural competency and dynamics. County will proactively pursue the elimination of preventable differences in health among different population groups. Public health will be a voice for the needs of the weak, the poor, minorities and the disenfranchised. Solutions will be measured by improved health outcomes for the population. health or community health leader- - agency. with community coalitions and partnerships. - resources to achieve program goals, objectives, quality improvement, productivity, and effectiveness. oversight of public health operations and culturally competent health improvement or prevention strategies for low-income, underserved and at-risk population groups. net system for low-income, uninsured, and underinsured populations. services administration, including principles and practices of health technology, and program management. health principles, functions, and services, and using data and science to help guide decision making. ture vision and goals into long and short range plans that are comprehensive, realistic, effective, and meet legal requirements. cooperate with individuals and groups having divergent viewpoints and needs. cate effectively both orally and in writing environment; strong public relations abilities. or the ability to travel in a timely manner to locations throughout King County - - are encouraged to apply. and labor management functions in a public sector healthcare delivery system having a highly represented workforce. The selected candidate may be considered for a faculty appointment in the School of Public Health, University of Washington.