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HEALTH DIRECTOR <br />Leading: Provides a work environment, which encourages clear and open communications. Has <br />a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such <br />principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning <br />their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance, <br />and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in <br />influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives. <br />Controlling: Provides a work environment, which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, <br />and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, <br />and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and <br />comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods and procedures. <br />Delepating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of <br />personnel under charge, build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Has <br />confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations. <br />Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of <br />action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure or <br />strategy does not foster the desired result, and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and <br />implement alternatives. <br />Creativi Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for <br />enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the <br />application of duties and responsibilities. Is not adverse to change that supports achievement of <br />goals and objectives. <br />Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under <br />charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately. <br />Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect. <br />Policv Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding <br />functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge <br />of duties and responsibilities, and ensures the same from personnel under charge. <br />Policv Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies, <br />and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately <br />incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between <br />operating policies and practices and morale and performance.. Strives to ensure that established <br />policies enhance same. <br />DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. <br />Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. <br />©Archer Company 2008 8 <br />