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February 26, 2010

Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials

WSALPHO Managing Director
Olympia, Washington

Salary: $75,000+/year dependent on qualifications. The Washington State Association of Counties offers competitive salaries and an excellent employee benefits package.

Contact: Submit cover letter, resume, and three work references to:
kshannon@wacounties.org by Friday, March 26, 2010

Organization Overview
The Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) is a private not-for-profit corporation that provides legislative advocacy and professional services to member counties in Washington State.
 
The Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials (WSALPHO) is a non-profit organization that brings together the leadership of local health departments. The Association creates a constructive and collegial environment needed to advance the broad interests of public health. The Mission of public health is to improve health status through the promotion of health and the prevention of and the protection from injury and disease.

Candidate Profile
The Managing Director occupies a highly visible position within the state of Washington requiring outstanding communications, leadership skills, and the ability to build cooperative working relationships with key partners including WSAC, Department of Health, Department of Ecology, Washington State Public Health Association, State Board of Health, Department of Social and Health Services. The successful candidate should show the following qualities and
characteristics:
  • Knowledge and expertise in public health
  •  Financial planning & management
  •  Leadership skills
  •  Communication skills
  •  Operational planning & management
Key Responsibilities
  • Provides overall leadership for the successful operation of WSALPHO
  • Communicates effectively with the WSALPHO Chair, WSAC Deputy Director, key partners, partner agencies, and other local public health organizations both statewide and nationally.
  •  Advises WSAC on public health issues.
  •  Participates in various legislative activities (bill analysis, lobbying, ensure state agencies understand local public health needs).
Desired Qualifications
  • A Master's degree involving major study in public health, public administration or a related field appropriate for the position.
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience, including management and supervisory responsibility for varied technical and administrative staff.
Additional Information
Full job bulletin and position description may be viewed at:

http://www.wsalpho.org/

  


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