🚀 Director, Division of Women, Children and Nursing Services

Director, Division of Women, Children and Nursing Services

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Leads and manages programs, staff, and budgets to improve health outcomes for mothers, children, and families. Responsibilities include setting strategic direction, ensuring compliance with standards, promoting quality and safety, and fostering collaborations with other departments and community organizations. The role requires strong leadership, clinical experience (especially in public health or nursing), and excellent administrative, communication, and data analysis skills.

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia residents.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

Job Responsibilities

Program Management and Strategic Leadership

• Member of the Executive Leadership Team working with the DPH Commissioner.
• Responsible for leading the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of the Department’s Child Health, Women’s Health, Home Visiting, Telemedicine, and Oral Health programs and services.
• Manage internal operations, including policy and procedure development, personnel functions, training, and workforce development initiatives.
• Represent the division in meetings with state leadership, external partners, and stakeholders, communicating priorities and program outcomes.
• Manage legislative inquiries related to division programs, services, and budget items; prepare timely, accurate responses for internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and ten years of experience managing professional‐level staff and related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or a related field.
• Strong leadership and management skills, project management abilities, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Employment Information

Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) as valid. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance will not be provided. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email a request by the closing date of this announcement to:

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Public Health

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