Health Department Deputy Director

Job overview

The Health Department Deputy Director role is onsite in Junction City, KS. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Geary County’s Health Department Administrator and public health programs and services. The role combines health education and program coordination with administrative oversight, including payroll, purchasing, records, and staff support. It contributes to community health efforts by developing and evaluating programs, coordinating partners, and maintaining public-facing outreach and department operations.

What you'll do

• Assist the Health Department Administrator
• develop, implement, and evaluate health education programs
• manage the Fetal Infant Mortality Review program and related records and reports
• review employee timecards
• coordinate personnel activities
• process accounts receivable and payable, purchases, and deposits
• manage department websites and social media
• research and write grants and assist with fiscal reporting
• coordinate staff training and community partnerships
• maintain disease-surveillance processes
• conduct health education outreach and organize health fairs
• supervise front-desk, billing, and administrative staff and assist with WIC/clinical clerks
• coordinate client calls and appointments
• maintain official records, calendars, correspondence, and reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

health department deputy director

public health

health education

program development

fetal infant mortality review

community outreach

grant writing

staff supervision

junction city ks

geary county

health promotion

administrative operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of related experience, with relevant experience potentially substituting for education. A valid Kansas driver’s license is required; some evenings or weekends may be needed.

About the employer

County of Geary is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.