Position Title: Commissioner

Location: Lexington, KY

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Reporting to the Board of Health the Commissioner provides the dynamic leadership and vision necessary to assure effective and strategic management of the Department of 170 employees. If the candidate is a medical doctor, they will also serve as the chief medical health provider. The Commissioner is responsible for overseeing the budget, responsibilities for policymaking; compliance; and outreach and advocacy to government, industry, and other community partners

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides a broad vision and executive leadership for policy, planning, initiatives, coordination, and compliance. Promotes the highest standards of excellence.
• Works with community partners to enhance wellness, accessibility, and collaboration.
• Promotes a culture of scientific integrity and compliance.
• Communicates to the general public and local and state decision makers to advance public health efforts to enhance the quality of life regionally.
• Builds upon current institutional strengths, leads in identifying new and innovative opportunities, and advances the mission of and reputation of LFCHD locally and state-wide.
• Develops and promotes the training and professional development for the Department, as well as long-term succession plans.
• Leads and supports an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels of the Department.
• Advises the Board on long range planning and development of administrative programs, organizations, and structures that support public service missions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• For medical doctors, an active medical license that can be transferred to Kentucky.
• For non-physicians, a master’s degree
• One year of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of experience in public health or related field

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Strategic, forward thinking, and future-oriented mindset.
• Commitment to consensus-building and constructive interactions through transparent and collaborative leadership.
• An energetic, well-grounded, kind, collegial, service-oriented personality.
• High emotional intelligence. One who inspires commitment rather than just driving compliance.
• A visible and accessible approach to leadership.
• A strong moral compass with personal and professional integrity.
• Politically astute, yet apolitical. Able to communicate a position in a non-polarizing manner.
• A record of setting and surpassing objectives and a proven drive to execute strategies and produce results beyond expectations.
• A critical/strategic thinker and problem solver.
• An ability to identify partnership opportunities in the community.
• An appreciation for serving the needs of an economically and demographically diverse population.
• An ability to represent LFCHD and interact in a social setting with ease and grace.
• Ability to positively influence people, be a catalyst for progress, and make a decisive impact.

Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.