Salary : $179,441.60 - $241,342.40 Annually
Location : Fallon, NV
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number:
Department: Central Nevada Health District
Opening Date: 10/02/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Summary
Are you a licensed physician with a passion for public health and a drive to lead transformative change? Do you lead by example, foster collaboration, and inspire others to achieve shared goals? The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) is seeking a visionary and experienced Administrator/Health Officer to lead and advance its growing programs and services. This is a unique opportunity for an MD to shape the future of public health in central Nevada and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in an evolving and impactful organization, we encourage you to apply.
The Central Nevada Health District (CNHD) Administrator/Health Officer is responsible for providing medical direction and clinical leadership as well as oversight of CNHD. Under CNHD Board of Health direction, the incumbent plans, organizes, directs, and oversees the operations and activities of a comprehensive community public health system; consults and participates in complex patient care situations and provides direct services as a Physician within CNHD's health system.
The CNHD Administrator/Health Officer is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the CNHD Board of Health (BOH) and is responsible for enforcement of Federal, State, and local health laws and regulations; directs staff to fulfill the policies of the BOH; coordinates with local businesses and organizations to ensure and improve the health of the community; and establishes and maintains working relationships with pertinent Federal, State, and local agencies.
Consider working for Churchill County! The county pays 100% of the retirement contribution to PERS on your behalf (36.75% over and above your wage, equivalent to $65,900/year). The county pays 100% of the employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $12,800/year). AND you will not have Social Security taken out of your paycheck, which results in an additional 6% take-home pay (equivalent to $10,700/year).
Applications are accepted online at Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This class manages a broad range of public health activities and programs for the CNHD. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing department goals and objectives and for furthering CNHD goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. The Central Nevada Health District Administrator/Health Officer is a department-head position which serves at the pleasure of the CNHD Board of Health.
Essential Functions

Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Develops, articulates, and implements the strategic direction for the CNHD; leads the engagement and marketing of the CNHD to potential funding sources and represents the CNHD in regional, state, and federal discussions which determine future funding possibilities.
Communicates essential and important public health information to the public as well as to health professional's region-wide and leads multi-sector partnerships to improve health status and protect against threats to public health in the region.
Directs and oversees the assessment and monitoring of the health of CNHD's population.
Provides clinical supervision to mid-level providers with an emphasis as the acting Supervising Physician.
Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, evaluates and hires staff; trains staff in work procedures; administers other personnel decisions as required.
Serves as billing provider for CNHD; provides medical consultation to District programs and community partners.
Supports CNHD's clinical services, employee health, and special support programs such as County Correctional facilities; recommends and administers CNHD's clinical policies and procedures.
Diagnoses and manages acute and chronic illnesses; performs physical examination, orders tests, prescribes treatment; reviews findings; provides follow-up care as needed.
Coordinates care with other physicians, mid-level providers and other staff; refers patients to specialty care as needed and ensures appropriate follow-up.
Ensure all credentialing and privileging files are completed and maintained accurately and compliant with program requirements.
Develops and implements public health policy consistent with the mission and overall goals of CNHD; develops protocols and standing orders for programs.
Manages and participates in the development and administration of departmental budgets and goalsetting processes; plans and supports continuous and adequate funding for key programs from all available sources including grant funding opportunities and fees for service.
Effectively communicates CNHD's mission and values to staff and clients; assists with the evaluation of the impact of changes and assists in conducting staff meetings to discuss methods and policy changes for improving customer service, productivity and access, teamwork issues, and for promoting efficient and safe operations.
Ensures a work environment in which staff provide superior customer service to diverse clients, and staff teams are supported in resolving issues and conflicts as soon as possible; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures in a Quality Assurance Program; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and directs implementation of changes.
Review of finding reports.
Prepares staff reports and other necessary correspondence to the CNHD Board of Health and State Board of Health.
Directs the development and implementation of partnerships and collaborations to provide effective political networks within the community, county, and the state; represent CNHD to elected officials and outside agencies such as Nevada Association of Local Health Officials, NACCHO, and other state and national organizations; explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
Attends and participates in boards and commissions, professional group meetings; stays abreast of current trends and innovations in the field; responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries.
Performs routine health screenings and wellness exams; counsels on lifestyle changes to prevent and manage diseases or conditions.
Prescribes and oversees district prescribers for necessary medications to meet the patient and program outcomes.
Manages the relationship between the Board of Health and the Health District.
At the direction of the Board of Health, enforces all state and federal public health statutes and requirements and takes actions as necessary to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease including broad emergency powers in collaboration with CNHD Health Services Officer.
Develops short- and long-term strategies to address public health issues throughout CNHD and directs the activities of CNHD in implementing these strategies.
Ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of staff; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets District policies and procedures for staff; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with elected officials, clients, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Medical doctorate and (5) years of professional experience as a practicing physician, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory role; AND five (5) years of management experience in an administrative position in a local, state, or national public health district, program, organization, or agency; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

Public health principles, assessment, surveillance, strategies, tools, and techniques as they apply to public health practice.
Federal, State and County laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to public health. Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Causes, means/transmission and methods of control of communicable diseases.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to public health.
Public relations principles and techniques.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment, including common office.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, training, performance review and evaluation.
Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees, and managing in a team environment.
Computer applications related to the work.
Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
Techniques for understanding and effectively communicating with individuals of various cultures.

Skill in:

Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and volunteers.
Managing operation and grant budgets.
Building consensus through effective leadership.
Planning, managing, and evaluating program goals and objectives and service delivery effectiveness in the programmatic area to which assigned.
Identifying programmatic and operational problems, investigating, and evaluating alternatives and implementing effective solutions.
Interpreting, applying, and explaining applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
Dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
Making public presentations to large and small groups.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

Nevada Driver's License.
Licensure as a physician in the State of Nevada

Physical Demands and Working Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate over the telephone and in person; ability to operate a motor vehicle, be exposed to traffic conditions and external environment, and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
Any District employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
Central Nevada Health District, via Churchill County, participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. Central Nevada Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DISCLAIMER: Churchill County provides benefits to regular employees. Benefits are prorated for some part time, regular positions (depending on job). Most part time positions provide no benefits.
No Nevada state income tax
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Nevada - Churchill County contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement. Churchill County contributes 58.75% of an eligible Police Member's salary for retirement. Retirement benefits are available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will receive Social Security contributions and will not be enrolled in PERS.
Deferred Compensation Plans
Employees can also participate in the VOYA 457 deferred compensation plan, which is funded by the employee. This allows the employee to save money in pre-tax dollars toward retirement.
Cafeteria Health Coverage Plan - Full-time employees' health insurance begins the first of the month after one month of employment. (Employees must work an average 30 or more hours per week on a regular basis to qualify for health insurance coverage.)
The county offers a "Cafeteria" health plan to full-time employees, which allows employees to pick and choose the best health plan for them and their family. The county offers three health plans - a base PPO plan with a $1,500 deductible, a "buy-up" PPO plan with a $750 deductible, and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a $2,700 deductible and a Health Savings Account (HSA), to which the county contributes $177 per month. In addition, the county also provides the following: a prescription plan, a dental plan, and a vision plan. The county currently contributes 100% of the employee premiums for the base PPO plan and the HDHP, as well as for the prescription, dental, and vision plans. Employees who elect dependent coverage pay 100% of the dependent premiums - employees can elect to have those premiums deducted in pre-tax dollars.
Vacation Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled to work 40 hours per week accrue 8 hours per month of annual (vacation) leave per year. Part-time, regular county employees accrue annual (vacation) leave vacation at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked. Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years of service up to a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) per year. While on probation an employee is not granted vacation leave for the first six months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time and will be credited with 48 hours of vacation leave after six months of employment in their regular position.
Sick Leave
Full-time, regular county employees scheduled 10 hours of sick leave per month, with no maximum accrual. Part-time, regular employees accrue sick leave at a prorated amount depending the number of hours worked.
HOLIDAYS - Regular county employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per calendar year including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and Christmas Day. In addition, County employees are entitled to one floating holiday per year, to be used at a time agreed to by the employee and his or her supervisor. (Regular, part-time employees receive prorated holidays based on the number of hours normally worked.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Churchill County values it's employees and empowers all employees to enhance their skills by taking job-related college courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars. To that end, for regular employees the county has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,200 per year in educational expenses.
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How many years of full-time, management experience in an administrative position in a local, state, or national public health district, program, organization, or agency? (Note: This experience also needs to be reflected in the Experience section of your application.)

No Experience
1 month to 1 year of experience
1 to 2 years of experience
2 to 3 years of experience
4 to 6 years of experience
More than 6 years of experience

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What is your full-time experience in a medical clinic setting?

None
3 months to 5 months
6 months to 12 months
13 months to 24 months
25 months to 48 months
More than 48 months

03
In 300 words or less, describe a specific crisis or high-pressure situation where you were responsible for communicating information to the public.
Required Question

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