Community Health Program Chief

Class Specifications – H.65
Community Health Program Chief – 9320
Community Health Program Assistant Chief – 9321

December, 1978

Series Concept

Community Health Program Chiefs manage a variety of community health programs in community service and/or health care delivery units typically requiring a thorough knowledge of the specialized health care methods to be provided and the administrative techniques required to deliver the services or programs to a designated community; and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate the activities of induction units, treatment units, and/or group therapy units in inpatient, outpatient, halfway houses, communitycenters or residential settings; plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate programs developed according to the objectives and guidanceof Regional Medical Programs or equivalent community service groups; and direct and supervise professional, administrative, and related health care personnel. Incumbents may prepare recommendationsfor program revisions and/or policy changes; may assist in or arrange for funding negotiations and/or grant applications for a variety of communityhealth care programs; may review and/or administer budgets and contracts; and mayestablish and maintain cooperative relationships with educational and health facilities, professional associations, voluntaryand public agencies or community groups.

The series consists of UNO levels based on varying degrees of management responsibility, specific technical knowledge of community health manpower or individual health care needs, and the degree of involvement in the community.

Class Concepts

CommunityHealth Program Chief

Under general direction, incumbents manage a broad corrmunity health service program comprised of a variety of units as outlined in the Series Concept, typically with final responsibility for planning, directing and supervising special community health program activities which may include Regional Medical Program activities. Incumbents may act as liaison between the University and various governmental and private agencies and groups; may conduct seminars and give lectures to community groups and mayconsult with faculty members during the development and implementation of community health service programs.

Community Health Program Assistant Chief

Under general direction, incumbents serve as principal assistants to Community Health Program Chiefs. In addition incumbents may perform the range of duties outlined for CommunityHealth Program Chiefs during their absence or as delegated by-Community Health Program Chiefs during the performance of normal work assignments; and may be responsible for coordinating special functions such as training and staff development.

Minimum Qualifications

Community Health Program Chief

Graduation from college with a major in the social or health sciences and five years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the. successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Community Health Program Assistant Chief

Graduation from college with a major in the social or health sciences and four years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.