Medical Director

Vanderburgh County Health Department -
Evansville, IN

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Program management

Full Job Description

Medical Director

POSITION: Medical Director

LOCATION: Evansville, Indiana

DEPARTMENT: Vanderburgh County Health Department

STATUS: Part-time

SALARY: TBD

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Health Officer; works closely with the Health Administrator and departmental leadership

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical and Program Leadership

Provide day-to-day medical leadership across departmental programs and services.
Supervise and support clinical services delivered by the Department and its partners.
Ensure programs operate in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff and division leaders.

2. Departmental Operations and Improvement

Work collaboratively with division directors to strengthen and improve existing programs.
Evaluate departmental programs using key performance indicators and recommend improvements, prioritization, or expansion.
Support implementation of the Department’s strategic plan through operational execution.
Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Policy Implementation and Technical Expertise

Provide medical and scientific input into policies, procedures, and protocols.
Assist with development and review of public health initiatives, emergency preparedness, and response activities.
Stay current on emerging public health trends, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes.

4. Internal Collaboration and Communication

Maintain close working relationships with the Health Officer and Health Administrator.
Provide regular updates on program performance, operational challenges, and resource needs.
Participate in internal leadership meetings and planning efforts.

Qualifications

One of the following with an active, unrestricted Indiana license:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
Clinical experience in healthcare, public health, or population health settings.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage complex programs.
Strong problem-solving and operational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
Experience working in public health, government, or community-based health programs.
Familiarity with quality improvement, performance management, or population health initiatives.

Application Instructions

Vanderburgh County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer.

Vanderburgh County Health Department is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Vanderburgh County Health Department will take the steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter to Board of Health member, Margaret Musgrave at [email protected] to be in consideration for this position.

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Medical Director

1. Clinical and Program Leadership

2. Departmental Operations and Improvement

3. Policy Implementation and Technical Expertise

4. Internal Collaboration and Communication

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