Public Health Administrator

Georgia Department of Public Health

$85K *
Macon, GA 31204In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in health services or related field
  • 5-7 years managerial or supervisory experience in healthcare
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams
  • Experience in strategic planning and budgeting
  • Strong understanding of federal and state health regulations

Responsibilities

  • Direct and supervise team staff while coordinating public health initiatives
  • Develop internal policies ensuring compliance with regulations
  • Monitor performance and identify opportunities for operational improvement
  • Establish performance metrics and evaluate progress on strategic goals
  • Promote diversity and support professional development within the team
  • Manage financial resources and identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Serve as a community liaison for health-related agencies

Benefits

  • Support for wellness activities and lifestyle choices
  • Allocation of time for daily physical activity breaks
  • Healthy work-life balance with a flexible schedule
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Salary: $85,000.00 Annually
Location : Macon - Bibb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
Division/Section: District 5-2 County Position
Unit: Macon - Bibb County
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Pay Grade: O

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Come join our team! As the Public Health Administrator at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Job Responsibilities
The Public Health Administrator of Macon-Bibb County Health Department is responsible for the planning, direction, and implementation of the health department, including the administration of all legal obligations and managerial functions. The Administrator serves as the liaison to the Bibb County Board of Health and is responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, and all health department projects.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Direct supervisors and subordinate staff while collaborating with the Clinical Nurse Manager to coordinate public health and clinical services, support program initiatives, assess community health needs,and ensure effective service delivery.
  • Develop and implement internal policies and procedures that align with federal, state, and agency regulations and requirements, and promote employee understanding and adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Monitor operational performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead adjustments that enhance effectiveness and achieve organizational goals.
  • Establish performance metrics, monitor measurable outcomes, and evaluate progress toward State, District, and Board strategic goals.
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace, promote diversity, and encourage professional development, career advancement, and succession planning through effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.
  • Cultivate an engaged and motivated workforce while implementing strategies to enhance employee satisfaction to drive exceptional customer outcomes.
  • Manage allocated financial resources, monitor expenditures, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maximize revenue.
  • Evaluate and implement emerging technologies while ensuring employees develop the skills needed to effectively utilize available tools and resources.
  • Promote and model best practices to maintain a safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external collaborators.
  • Serve as a community liaison, and local public health contact for community agencies.
  • Oversee and participate in emergency preparedness efforts in partnership with District, local agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in health services or related field from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional managerial or supervisory experience in health care services; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Mgr 3, Hlth Care (HCM012) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in health services, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Strong history of accountability, dependability, and initiative in managing responsibilities and achieving results.
  • Previous leadership experience demonstrating effective communication, collaboration, building relationships, engaging employees, and advancing organizational goals.

Additional Information
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

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What is your highest level of education completed?
  • Doctoral Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • Vocational/Technical Degree
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Did Not Complete High School/GED

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What is the highest level of education you have completed in health services, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field?
  • Doctoral degree
  • Master's degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's degree
  • Vocational/Technical Degree
  • I do not have a degree in health services, public health, healthcare administration, or a related field

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How many years of professional managerial/supervisory experience in health care services do you have? Please note experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of your application.
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How many years of experience do you have building and maintaining productive working relationships with employees, leadership, community partners, or other stakeholders?
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How many years of experience have you had managing work assignments while being accountable for achieving performance goals and results?
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How many years of experience do you have managing financial resources, monitoring expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maximizing revenue within an organization or program?
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How many years of experience do you have leading teams through organizational change, process improvements, or strategic initiatives?
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How many years of experience do you have identifying opportunities for improvement and taking initiative to implement solutions?
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