Health District Director

Title: Health District Director

State Role Title: Gen Admin Manager IV

Hiring Range: $181,796.00 - $243,532.00

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CHICKAHOMINY HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of all Virginians. With a Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts across the Commonwealth, VDH works to advance community well-being through prevention, preparedness, and equitable public health services.

Chickahominy Health District is a local public health agency under the Virginia Department of Health. Our district serves the counties of Charles City, Goochland, Hanover, and New Kent. Our mission is to improve the health of our community by preventing disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting people from environmental and other hazards. Our core values are Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. For more information, visit:

The Chickahominy Health District is seeking an experienced and mission-driven professional to serve as its Health District Director. This leadership role is responsible for directing all medical, nursing, environmental health, administrative, and other public health services within the district.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and performance management for district staff.
• Assign, review, and prioritize work; resolve workflow and personnel matters in partnership with program leadership and HR.
• Ensure staff meet training requirements, maintain workplace safety, and receive regular performance evaluations.
• Apply core public health principles and carry out responsibilities delegated by the State Health Commissioner.
• Lead efforts to improve community health through assessment, assurance, and active participation in policy development.
• Conduct or collaborate on formal assessments of community health indicators across localities.
• Design, plan, and oversee public health programs; serve as subject-matter expert for government, healthcare, and community partners.
• Maintain accountability to VDH, local governments, federal agencies, and grantors for the responsible use of all allocated resources.
• Ensure funds are used legally, appropriately, and efficiently to support program operations.
• Pursue strategies to maximize earned revenue and advance the impact of public funding through collaboration.
• Support Executive Order 20 (2014) and the Agency Procurement Plan in all procurement and vendor decisions.

This recruitment qualifies for exceptional recruitment and incentive options, and a hiring incentive such as leave or a bonus may be considered.

Benefits
The Virginia Department of Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
• Sick leave, family/personal leave, 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
• MD or DO Board Certified in preventive medicine or a primary care or other appropriate specialty (with Valid Virginia Medical License)
• MPH if not used as qualification above
• Extensive (5+ years) 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.


Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website:

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Contact Information

Name: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer