The following career opportunities are now available.
Please read the description for specific steps to apply for the position desired.
Return all required information to Human Resources, Medina County Health Department, 4800 Ledgewood Drive, Medina, Ohio 44256; or fax to (330) 723-9659; or email to hr@medinahealth.org. EOE
Current Positions:
Director of Community Health
Posting Date: January 6, 2026; Closing Date: January 21, 2026
Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience Needs:
Master’s degree in Health Education, Public Health, or Social Sciences. Five (5) years of experience in a health education area required and a minimum of two (2) years management/supervisory experience in public health or related field preferred. Certification as a health educator and CHES is strongly preferred.
Essential Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team (i.e. community relations, public health nursing, emergency preparedness, health education, WIC program, etc.), supporting division activities through staff guidance, support, and training.
- Demonstrates high degree of knowledge and skill to manage and track division budget, including grants management and compliance requirements.
- Leads community health improvement planning and agency accreditation.
- Maintains and fosters positive relationships with other health and human services organizations, and community groups, and be a representative of the health department in the community.
- Advanced knowledge in community health assessment process, including factors influencing health in a community.
- Knowledge of public health science, including basic epidemiology, and its application in public health.
- Understanding prevention strategies for diseases in populations, familiarity with public health laws, and knowledge of Ohio’s reporting requirements.
- Disseminates and conveys public health data and information to the public and communicates information to influence behavior and improve public health.
- Develops standards, policies, and procedures for health promotion, health education, and emergency preparedness programs, including use of Incident Command System (ICS), and participation in emergency response exercises.
- Participates, supports, and provides sponsorship of quality improvement team projects within the division and incorporate quality improvement initiatives into division work processes.