Director of Community Health

Job Title: Director of Community Health

Service Area: Community Health

Employment Status: Classified, Full-Time, Exempt

Pay: Commensurate with qualifications & experience.

Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work: Monday - Friday. Occasional evening/weekend if needed.

Posting Date: January 6, 2026

Closing Date: January 21, 2026

The Medina County Health Department (MCHD), a nationally accredited health department, has an opening for a full-time Director of Community Health. This position works under the direction and supervision of the health commissioner and directs community health division operations through promotion and support of population health.

Essential Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team (i.e. community relations, public health nursing, emergency preparedness, health education, WIC program, etc.), supporting division activities through staff guidance, support, and training.
• Demonstrates high degree of knowledge and skill to manage and track division budget, including grants management and compliance requirements.
• Leads community health improvement planning and agency accreditation.
• Maintains and fosters positive relationships with other health and human services organizations, and community groups, and be a representative of the health department in the community.
• Advanced knowledge in community health assessment process, including factors influencing health in a community.
• Knowledge of public health science, including basic epidemiology, and its application in public health.
• Understanding prevention strategies for diseases in populations, familiarity with public health laws, and knowledge of Ohio’s reporting requirements.
• Disseminates and conveys public health data and information to the public and communicates information to influence behavior and improve public health.
• Develops standards, policies, and procedures for health promotion, health education, and emergency preparedness programs, including use of Incident Command System (ICS), and participation in emergency response exercises.
• Participates, supports, and provides sponsorship of quality improvement team projects within the division and incorporate quality improvement initiatives into division work processes.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Needs:

Master’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, or Social Sciences. Five (5) years of experience in a health education area required and a minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience in public health or related field preferred. Certification as a health educator and CHES is strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx)
• Wellness Program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
• Paid Sick and Vacation Time, and Paid Holidays
• Ohio Deferred Compensation and OCERP
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Requirements:

• Meet minimum education, training, and experience
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License
• Proof of Auto Insurance meeting Board minimums
• Successfully pass B.C.I. and/or F.B.I. background checks and reference checks
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future

To Apply:

Send a completed MCHD Employment Application (located at current resume and cover letter, no later than 4:30 PM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to: Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or e-mail to [email protected]. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $84,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person