Lake County, IL (population 703,462) seeks an effective, inspiring leader and strategic public health professional to serve as its next Executive Director.

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center, a department of Lake County government, provides a collection of essential public health services, including behavioral health, disease control, environmental health, prevention, and primary care services. The Department offers 50 programs, funded by 80 different grants, to a community of over 700,000 residents.

The Executive Director is responsible for providing effective and inspiring leadership to the Health Department workforce, while overseeing administrative, fiscal, information technology, behavioral health, medical, prevention and environmental health services, and all other human resource operations of the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) and ensuring compliance with the Lake County Board of Health (BOH) directives and applicable grantor, federal and state requirements. The Department is governed by a 12-member Board and is served by 863 full-time and 151 part-time and flex employees with an $88 million FY2024 budget.

The Executive Director is an advocate for public health on a local level, as well as at the state and federal level. The Executive Director must be visible and accessible to the community. Under the policy direction of the BOH and the Governing Council (GC), the Executive Director is expected to form true partnerships with Lake County senior leadership, Lake County Board members, and all county, regional, state, and federal partners focused on the health and well-being of all those who work, live and play in Lake County.

Position Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, administration, or related field. PhD is preferred.
• Demonstrated progressive executive-level management experience, preferably gained in a comparable public health department or large and complex governmental organization serving a diverse population that includes organizational, staff, budget, and financial management experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to all aspects of public health and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) operations.
• Politically astute with the ability to engage the community and elected officials to garner support for health and human service programs with a common foundation of a collaborative work environment and partnership.
• Demonstrated experience as a strategist, with proven ability to set priorities, establish clear (and high) expectations and execute identified strategies.

Compensation and Benefits    

The salary range is $208,624 – $318,635.  The anticipated starting salary is $250,000 +/- DOQ.  A comprehensive benefits package includes participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage (also available to dependents), flexible spending account, and life insurance. The Department also offers paid vacation, personal leave, holidays, and sick leave.  Lake County does not have a residency requirement. 

Selection Process   

Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by September 23, 2024, for best consideration.  Position open until filled. Questions may be directed in confidence to Maureen Barry, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA at 847-380-3240 ext. 116. 

The Lake County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  This recruitment incorporates existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Illinois.