Division Director

Job Location: This position will be located at 930 Wildwood Dr, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Division Director of Community and Public Health provides strategic leadership and direction for Missouri’s statewide public health programs and initiatives that promote, protect, and improve the health and well-being of all Missourians. This position is responsible for ensuring effective delivery of core public health functions-including disease prevention, health promotion, and community-based health services-while advancing the Department’s vision for optimal health and safety for all Missourians, in all communities, for life.

As a member of the Department’s executive leadership team, the Division Director plays a critical role in shaping policy, guiding public health transformation, aligning programs with data-driven priorities, and fostering strong partnerships across local, state, and federal agencies, as well as healthcare providers and community organizations.

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

• Develop and implement division-wide goals, strategic plans, and performance measures consistent with DHSS priorities and statewide health objectives;
• Lead a diverse, multiple disciplinary team to achieve measurable outcomes in public health performance, innovation, and community engagement;
• Foster strong partnerships with key external partners;
• Represent the Division at legislative hearings, events, meetings and other functions as needed;
• Analyze and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Review Division operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures
• Direct preparation of the Division budget, program descriptions, new decision items, and other periodic and special budgetary, financial and related statistical reports;
• Oversee development/revision of Division policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, public policy, nursing, or a related field is required; Master's degree is strongly preferred;
• Deep understanding of core public health functions, data-driven program management, and community health improvement;
• Strong leadership and organizational management skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams through change;
• Management experience in regulatory environment, policy development and implementation;
• Experience in the review, interpretation and application of state and federal laws.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Tim.VanZandt@health.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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