Lake Region District Health Unit offers an excellent benefit package including:
- Employer paid full family coverage for health insurance: https://www.ndpers.nd.gov
- North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS)
- Paid holidays, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and Funeral Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all household members
- Life Insurance
Candidate Requirements:
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or BSN in Nursing (with management experience) or appropriate specialty area or Masters in Public Health (MPH); may consider Associate’s degree combined with appropriate work experience
REQUIRED LICENSURE: Driver’s License, proof of insurance
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: CPR – annual re-certification; National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 Certifications (obtained within 18 months)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: 5 years of experience in a progressively increasing health career preferred; 5 years of supervisory experience required.
Demonstrates ability to communicate with people, orally and in writing.
Demonstrates ability to plan, direct and organize work of others.
Must have computer knowledge and skills.
Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background and criminal records check
Position Summary:
The Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Health District including the supervision of all public health staff (Fiscal/administrative) as well as oversight of the administrative and fiscal operations of the department. The Administrator is actively involved in day-to-day delivery of services to the citizens of the Health Unit.
Success Profile:
The public health administrator has knowledge of the essential services of public health. The successful Administrator has knowledge of public health as a science that promotes healthy people and communities. This individual will possess excellent decision-making skills, having the ability to make decisions quickly (often with limited time and information) and react with flexibility to changing priorities. They will always be monitoring client services, ensuring that the service is delivered in a courteous, respectful, and caring manner. The Administrator must have an unwavering commitment to maintaining confidentiality of any information learned in the scope of the position. (Signing a Confidentiality Agreement is a condition of employment). The successful Administrator will continuously model the work behaviors that are desired of all staff members of the district, including (but not limited to) integrity, commitment, strong work ethic, respect, and professionalism.
Asl Administrator, this individual will possess outstanding people skills along with an eye for detail and the ability to effectively and efficiently manage the administrative and fiscal operations of the Public Health District; a thorough knowledge of community resources and solid working relationships is essential.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles and practices in administration
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions in situations that are ambiguous or lack complete information
- Knowledge of health and welfare agencies in county and state and current social and economic obstacles and challenges
- Skills to operate standard office equipment
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently in the English language
- Ability to supervise, lead and evaluate personnel
- Ability to write and administer grants
- Ability to efficiently and effectively manage fiscal operations
- Knowledge of and adherence to pertinent laws, policies, and regulations
- Demonstrate self-directing, task initiating qualities
- Possess administrative and organizational skills
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with clients and families, co-workers, physicians, community
- Ability to enlist the cooperation of others
Refer to full job description for a complete list of Essential Responsibilities and Duties at lrdhu.com
Reasonable Accommodations:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the LRDHU Administrator, Denton Heisler, in writing or by telephone, at the time of application.
ND Relay: http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/
Equal Opportunity Employer:
LRDHU does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
Veteran’s Preference:
Any individual seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under NDCC 37-19.1 by submitting the following:
- Veteran must submit a Form DD-214;
- Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old;
- Spouse of Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old (spousal preference only applies if Veteran is classified as 100% disabled); or
- Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate.
Required application materials:
Completed LRDHU employment application at LRDHU.com
Cover letter addressing the above qualifications
Resume
Submit application materials to:
To Tanya Wieler, Human Resources via email at [email protected]
Lake Region District Health Unit
Attn: Human Resources
524 4th Ave NE Unit 9
Devils Lake, ND 58301
** All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment criminal background check and reference checks. **
Pay: $100,484.80 - $141,336.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Management: 5 years (Required)
- Healthcare management: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Devils Lake, ND 58301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
