COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH SERVICES                                                  9598

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The Commissioner of Health Services has primary responsibility for formulating and maintaining the policies and the administrative procedures of the Health Department.  The incumbent is responsible for all department programs and services and all responsibilities as may be conferred upon the Commissioner from time to time by law.   Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

             Develops and implements policies and procedures in the administration of departmental operations;

            Supervises the coordination of all departmental programs and services;

            Makes recommendations for County government financial assistance of major County non-profit health providers;

            Develops short and long range comprehensive health, environmental, mental health, and narcotic addiction treatment plans;

            Provides health services in catchment areas through multi-service health centers and through contract or financial support of such centers;

            Monitors direct and contracted services;

           

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern medicine; comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; comprehensive knowledge of the methods and procedures of developing and administering health plans; thorough knowledge of Public Health Law and Sanitary Code; ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of a large support staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to prepare, submit and analyze reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

            A Commissioner of Health shall be a physician who is currently registered to practice medicine in New York State and possesses two years of experience in administrative practice  and :

1-                  Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine; or

2-                  A Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university.

 

Note:    All appointments to the position of Commissioner of Health must be approved by the State Commissioner of Health.

 

Appointment in this title is by the County Executive, with confirmation by the Legislature, for a term of six (6) years.

 

R 09/15/09

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Unclassified