Associate Director of Disease Prevention - Remote

Overview

The Maine CDC Division of Disease Prevention seeks an Associate Director to lead evidence-based prevention programs and services focused on primary prevention, community partnerships, and resilient communities.

In Short

• Provide leadership for multiple public health programs.
• Focus on maternal and child health, chronic disease prevention, and substance use prevention.
• Direct integration and coordination of diverse activities.
• Conduct strategic planning aligned with national best practices.
• Oversee fiscal and administrative operations.
• Manage contracts and ensure compliance with funding sources.
• Supervise and develop program staff.
• Engage stakeholders for successful program implementation.
• Represent Maine CDC on relevant committees.
• Encourage a collaborative environment across departments.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in public health or related field.
• At least 6 years of professional experience in public health.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in program administration and budget management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of primary prevention and chronic disease.
• Experience with grants and contracts management.
• Ability to synthesize data for decision-making.
• Experience leading teams to achieve objectives.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays and 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage with 85%-95% premium paid by the state.
• 100% coverage of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement plan contributions of 13.29% of employee's pay.
• 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Extensive and competitive benefits package.
• Support for workforce health and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.