The Public Health Clinic Supervisor oversees and supervises the activities of nursing programs; does related work as required. Coordinates with nursing/clinic staff and medical director to ensure mission and objectives of the Public Health Clinic programs meet objectives while staying within allotted budget. Work is performed under the direction of the Public Health Director, who reviews work primarily based on results attained and conformance to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Illustrative Only. Any single position in this classification will not necessarily involve all the listed duties below and other positions will involve duties which are not listed. These duties represent the essential functions needed of persons in this classification.)

• Supervises subordinate employees including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, taking necessary disciplinary action, and effectively recommending on hiring and termination decisions.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises program policies, procedures, work methods and action plans.
• Prepares budget recommendations and monitors budgets in areas of responsibility.
• Provides consultation and professional/technical assistance to staff, as necessary.
• Provides information to the media and health providers in the community on public health concerns/issues relating to areas of responsibility.
• Sets up and coordinates various clinics; arranges for necessary equipment and appropriate clerical and nursing staff; provides public health education presentations to schools, community groups and other county agencies on a variety of health care issues. Serves on advisory boards and committees concerned with public health issues, answers questions from the public on various health topics.
• Participates in program specific in trainings and updates as needed.
• Participates as part of the Public Health management team in planning for program development and implementation, staffing and budgetary concerns.
• Oversee compliance with clinic program as well as communicable disease program.
• Help with application and administration of various Public Health grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Health Clinic Supervisor oversees the administration of program objectives, compliance, and adherence to budget. Position coordinates with Nursing personnel and may have direct supervision of administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Requires thorough knowledge of general office management practices, including supervisory skills, effective English grammar and usage, use of various filing systems, skill in the operation of standard office equipment, and professional office etiquette. Requires considerable knowledge of the operations, policies and terminology of a Public Health Department and an understanding of the socio-economic factors facing the clientele served; principles of supervision and personnel practices; program development, planning and evaluation; and application of federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Requires skill in problem solving, personnel evaluation and training; and use of computer software programs for work processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to research assigned problems; organize materials from various sources into a format of own design; maintain confidentiality; work independently and establish priorities and organize workload to complement the needs and deadlines; understand governing regulations of assigned department; and solve problems and make accurate, independent decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and officials, outside officials and agencies and the public; work independently and establish priorities and or­ganize workload to complement the needs and deadlines of others is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associate degree in administration or management and six years progressively more responsible office experience, including supervisory and administrative responsibilities; or bachelor’s degree in administration or management and three years progressively more responsible office experience, including supervisory and administrative responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in assigned area and County government preferred.