Job Description

Commissioner - Physician - 3188 (Public Health Administration)
Lexington, KY, United States of America
$0.00 - $0.00

Overview

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is an independent public health agency charged with helping Lexington be well since 1904 and proudly nationally accredited since 2014.
Vision: We will move Lexington toward being one of the healthiest communities in the nation.
Mission: Helping Lexington be well.
Values:  We commit to being...

   Caring - by being thoughtful and considerate in all our interactions.
   Accountable - in bringing high quality to our work.
   Respectful - for all clients and for each other.
   Equity - in opportunity and access.
   Service - that exceeds expectations.

 We are here to serve our clients and community. LFCHD provides a wide range of public health services for the community, including restaurant inspections, flu shots, HANDS visits for moms and dads, diabetes prevention/management, training to licensed childcare providers, nutrition through the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, school health, a needle exchange program to fight the spread of hepatitis C and HIV, and much more. Visit www.lfchd.org to learn more about LFCHD!

Job Skills / Requirements

Pay $208,000 to $260,000 per year
Grade 14 LFCHD pay scale
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority retirement

Seeking energetic, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Commissioner of Health to complement talented and supportive executive team. The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) is located in the second largest city in Kentucky. The health department has approximately 150 to 180 employees with a professional and fiscally sound reputation.  This is an opportunity for the right person to have the ability to make a huge difference in the community. 

The position is non-merit, exempt, full-time (40 hours per week) with full comprehensive and generous benefits package.  LFCHD participates in the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority plan with additional Kentucky Deferred Compensation optional plans. LFCHD prides itself on work-life balance. 

Competitive application process whereas both internal and external qualified candidates may be considered simultaneously. Applications screened and processed accordingly upon successful receipt. 

Highly desired qualities include excellent decision-making skills, gifted interpersonal skills, on-camera media skills and comfort with public speaking, as well as someone who is approachable and down to earth. 

As Chief Executive Officer, the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Board of Health, is responsible for leadership, general oversight and direction of all planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. 

Directly supervises 5-10 employees. 

Doctor of Medicine degree; valid Kentucky medical license pursuant to KRS 212.635; valid DEA certification; board certification by an appropriate American medical specialty board (preventive medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, or other) and an MPH with five (5) years appropriate experience. A master's degree in other health related fields, a MBA, or an additional five (5) years appropriate experience will substitute for the required MPH.  Must have minimum (3) or more years supervisor experience. 

Candidates may apply directly online at https://www.lfchd.org

Additional Information / Benefits

Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time and some part-time eligible employees.

  • Annual Leave accruals
  • Sick Leave accruals
  • 13 paid holidays
Employee benefits summary:

3 medical plans are offered, so you can select the coverage that best meets your needs. Two plan options include an employer-funded health reimbursement account.

Employees who waive medical coverage are eligible for an employer-funded health reimbursement account that receives $175 per month.

Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance is available with three plan options ranging from basic to comprehensive.

Additional benefits include:

  • basic life insurance
  • long-term disability
  • wellness program
  • employee assistance program
  • tuition reimbursement program
Retirement Benefits:

  • Kentucky Public Pension Authorities (KPPA) and Cash Balance plan
  • Kentucky Deferred Compensation which includes 401(k), 457, and IRA options.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance, Wellness program(s)

This job reports to the Board of Health

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift.

Travel is required consistently

Number of Openings for this position: 1