CCHD Administrator

The Administrator of the Clay County Health Department must meet State qualifications and is appointed by the Clay County Board of Health. The duties of the Administrator are many and varied including:

Preparing budgets and funding proposals
Providing support and guidance for the program directors
Liaison with other local, state, and federal agencies as well as units of government
Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Department
Work with other agencies to secure funding to provide needed support and services for the residents of Clay County
Direct media operations
Plans, organizes and directs work of professional, technical and clerical staff
Establishes operational methods and procedures
Assists in the development departmental policy
Assists in the development and revises rules and regulations
Interprets rules, regulations and policies
Prepares necessary reports
Directs the staff services of the Department
Directs the Department personnel program
Holds routine meetings with division heads
Recommends staff additions or changes to the Clay County Board of Health
Employs, disciplines and terminates staff
Recommends staff compensation to Clay County Board of Health
With Clay County Board of Health approval, enters into contracts with local, state and federal agencies as well as other service providers
Secures medical services
Directs purchasing activities
Directs procedural analysis, standards development, research, and planning for the Department