Public Health Director

Job overview

The Public Health Director role is onsite in Cortez, CO. Pay is $60–$65 per hour, depending on experience. The director leads Montezuma County Public Health Department and helps shape rural public health services for the community. The director oversees programs, personnel, budgets, grants, partnerships, and public health initiatives. By working with staff, community partners, healthcare providers, agencies, and residents, the role identifies needs and develops solutions that support prevention, access to care, and community health.

What you'll do

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the health department
• oversee programs, personnel, budgets, grants, partnerships, and public health initiatives
• work with staff, community partners, healthcare providers, governmental agencies, and community members to identify needs and develop solutions
• supervise public health professionals
• manage programs and resources.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public health director

public health

cortez co

montezuma county

onsite

rural health

community health

program leadership

budget management

grants and partnerships

$60–$65/hr

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits package.

Why this role

Rural public health leadership role; minimum qualifications include a licensed medical professional or relevant master’s degree and qualifying administrative experience, with stated education/experience substitution options.

About the employer

Montezuma County is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Public Health Programs. Sector: 92.