Manager, Health Information And Assessment
Whatcom County Health Department
Oversees the Health Information and Assessment division of the Health Department, providing support to staff who communicate, collect, and analyze data; maintain records and prepare reports; and ensure program decisions result in effective outcomes.Oversees the Health Department's performance management, quality improvement, population health and program monitoring, public health planning, and health communication efforts. Provides direction and leadership to direct reports, serves on high level department teams, and interacts directly with county, city, and community leaders. Develops divisional team members professionally to assist with decision - making, planning and evaluation. Establishes the priority of incoming division work, manages workflow and reassigns work as necessary to provide an efficient, effective level of service. Develops recommendations and implements strategic short- and long-range plans, programs, goals and objectives for assigned areas. Facilitates and coordinates cooperative planning in conjunction with other divisions, departments and entities. Promotes teamwork within the County. Identifies trends and problems hindering progress and develops and implements recommendations for problem resolution with staff and higher level management. Prepares and justifies budget for the Health Information and Assessment division. Monitors and maintains expenditures within approved budget. Implements cost - effective measures and uses resources and technology effectively to increase productivity. Negotiates contracts for services.Serves as key member of the Health Department's top leadership team.