Health District Director

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Categories: Administrative Services, Health and Human Services

Title: Health District Director

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $170,000 - $243,532

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CENT VA-LYNCHBURG CITY-Cen-TW

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*This posting may be eligible for sign on incentives *

The incumbent of this position would direct all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative and other public health services in the Central Virginia Health District. The selected individual would utilize an interdisciplinary staff with efforts directed toward community assessment and health education, program design, program evaluation, resource allocation, quality of patient care, environmental protection and inter-agency organization of health-related activities. A non-physician health director shall rely upon a licensed physician on staff, if applicable, or shall enter into a consulting agreement (MOU/MOA) with a licensed physician for the purpose of executing prescribing duties, consulting on clinical matters, and carrying out all other State Health Commissioner delegated statutory authority requiring a physician in accordance with the Code of Virginia.

The Central Virginia Health District, located at 307 Alleghany Ave. in Lynchburg, VA, serves the City of Lynchburg as well as the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. Guided by its mission to "nurture the community's wellbeing by practicing public health, meeting the needs of the present while planning for the future," the district leads impactful initiatives that strengthen the region's health and resilience. Its work includes advancing chronic disease prevention, improving food security and nutrition, supporting individuals with substance use disorders, and promoting mental and child health. The district also collaborates closely with community partners to coordinate resources and expand outreach. This leadership role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the health of Central Virginia and to shape strategic public health efforts for years to come.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications
• Moderate professional experience in either a public health agency
or a public health-related activity
• Extensive experience in organizational or community leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead high level teams and manage change in the
workplace
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven leadership, including working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience managing in a team-based model
• Knowledge of a wide range of local public health programs
• Ability to work with local with elected officials, senior local government
officials, and community stakeholders; ability to develop partnerships
• Experience with budget development, execution of financial management,
and managing grants
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, including compliance
• Experience implementing internal controls
• Ability to resolve confidential and sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality,
and maintain balanced professional relationships
• Ability to provide communications and media relations

Additional Considerations
• Extensive experience in leading or directing a public health
organization
• Comprehensive experience and demonstrated skill in administering a broad
array of public health programs
• Considerable experience working with local, state, or federal government
officials

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.

Contact Information

Name: Randy Holley

Phone: For inquiries please email.

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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