CHIEF OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - 64001456

Requisition No: 867195 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CHIEF OF MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES - 64001456

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64001456 

Salary:  $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/11/2026 

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Department of Health

Office of Information Technology

Clinic Management & Informatics

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Annual Salary: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position that supervises the development, analysis, planning, and implementation of local data reporting systems within the department related to supporting agency outcomes and standards and assists in the implementation of a comprehensive performance measurement system for the department. The position helps strengthen integration of planning, outcome development, program performance evaluation and quality assurance activities to increase accountability for performance and enhancing quality of services. The position routinely works with central office, county public health department and CMS clinic management staff.

• This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.
• Supervises and reviews major policy documents and recommendations related to agency planning, needs assessment, and performance measurement of evaluation activities; reviews and analyzes proposed policies or materials on needs assessment data and performance measurement indicators, and makes recommendations for changes in policy emphasis and/or direction; and investigates issues and problems and makes recommendation for policy or procedural modifications for improved  efficiency or effectiveness in operations.
• Supervises the coordination and support of data collection systems to support departmental performance indicators to cover all public health and children’s medical services programs at the state, county, and clinic levels. This includes direct supervision of staff coordinating the ongoing development and support activities of the Health Clinic Management System, Immunization registry, and children’s medical services data collection systems.
• Coordinates input and review of the Agency Strategic Plan and annual agency evaluation with the county health departments and CMS clinic staff.    
• Reviews and makes recommendations to senior management relative to actions on plans, policies, procedures, performance measures, legislative bill proposals, regulations, manuals, correspondence, proposals requests, grants, contracting procedures, projects, legislation and status reports as required.
• Participates in quality assurance and monitoring activities in the county health department and CMS clinics.
• Serves as the primary data custodian for HMC service records.
• Responsible to maintain the security of information and protect confidentiality consistent with state and federal laws and rules and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
• Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of monitoring processes and/or working with ticketing software; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others verbally and in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate; knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information; ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments; ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and close attention to detail; developing approaches for implementing an idea; basic management principles and practices; conflict resolution to include handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances; motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job; time management skills; ability to prepare and conduct training; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution to include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques and production methods; knowledge of strategic planning and long-range forecasting methodologies; knowledge of legislative requirements for agency strategic planning and performance assessment; knowledge of information systems used in statistical reporting, performance measurement, performance based program budgeting, and agency strategic planning; knowledge of computer software and programming languages used for public health; ability to design information systems for measurement of public health programs; ability to design data reports for public dissemination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of experience leading application development teams; AND
• At least ten (10) years of experience in managing projects at an enterprise level; AND
• At least fifteen (15) years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, FL

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, please click www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov  

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.