About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
The Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Director is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and operational management to the VPH Division. The VPH Director will lead the development & implementation of prevention and control efforts for zoonotic diseases as well as related animal issues especially as they impact the community's health (i.e., appoints HCPH local Rabies Control Authority).The VPH Director will serve as a key member of the Harris County Public health executive team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Collaborates with the Office of Epidemiology, Surveillance, and Evaluation.
Develops robust and comprehensive system of zoonotic disease surveillance and analytics which allow for monitoring of local zoonotic diseases and their impact on human health.
Develops and maintains effective working relationships with relevant local, state, and federal agencies.
Responsible for the development and implementation of sound and effective zoonosis control plans.
Assures all pertinent federal, state, and local laws and rules are interpreted and applied appropriately through VPH programming including in enforcement, field work, complaint response, etc.
Serves as local Rabies Control Authority within Harris County to ensure optimal rabies control & compliance with rabies laws.
Leads development of implementation plans, execution of initiatives, and participation of VPH in aligning with overall organizational strategic efforts.
Develops effective working relationships with professional organizations, humane societies, civic groups, media, governmental agencies, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
-Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Animal, Natural or Behavioral Science, or other related field
At least seven (7) years of administration, management and or supervisory experience in veterinary public health, veterinary practice, shelter, or related field
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
