Application Deadline:
06/22/2025
Agency:
Oregon Health Authority
Salary Range:
$9,370.00 - $14,494.00 per month
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Public Health Division Equity Director (Public Health Administrator 1)
The Public Health Division (PHD) Equity Director provides visionary leadership to drive health equity and cultural responsiveness across the Oregon Health Authority and the broader public health system. This key role leads the development and execution of strategic equity plans that align with Oregon’s commitment to eliminating health inequities by 2030.
You will guide all PHD programs to ensure equity is integrated into every decision, process, and outcome. Working closely with communities most impacted by health inequities, you’ll co-create solutions that advance the State Health Improvement Plan, Healthier Together Oregon, setting clear milestones and goals to inform funding and resource allocation.
As a strategic leader, you will manage a team of equity managers and analysts embedded throughout the PHD, fostering collaboration with internal divisions like OHA’s Equity and Inclusion Division, the Community Partner Outreach Program, and the Department of Human Services’ Office of Equity and Multicultural Services. Together, you will champion a unified, agency-wide approach to dismantle health inequities.
Additional qualifications, duties and responsibilities are included in the position description.
For a full review of the position description, please click here.
If this opportunity aligns with your strengths, background, and commitment to fostering inclusivity, we encourage you to apply! At the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to help us build a stronger, more equitable future for all.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications must be visible in your application for consideration.
- Five years of management experience; OR
- two years of management experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes: The following are skills and lived experiences that we have identified as key to success in this role at OHA. These are the attributes we are looking for in our top candidate. If you possess any of these, please let us know in your application.
- Ethical and Transparent Leadership - Demonstrated ability to lead with transparency, integrity, and ethical decision-making.
- Expertise in Addressing Systemic Health Disparities - Proven experience in reducing systemic health disparities among marginalized and rural populations, as well as strong analytical skills to identify and address root causes of racial and ethnic health inequities.
- Understanding of Systemic Racism and Social Determinants of Health - Proven knowledge of systemic racism and how social determinants shape health outcomes.
- Commitment to Challenging Institutional Inequities - Demonstrated ability to identify and challenge institutional and systemic inequities within public health systems.
- Emotional Intelligence and Empathetic Leadership - Proven emotional intelligence and empathetic leadership that fosters team collaboration and learning.
- Systems-Level Thinking - Skilled in systems-level thinking and identifying root causes of health inequities.
- Trust and Credibility Building - Demonstrated success building trust and credibility specifically with historically underserved communities.
- Strategic Planning Aligned with Equity Priorities - Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with equity priorities.
Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrated experience working directly with communities in Oregon, particularly in areas such as public health, nonprofit organizations, social services, and other directly related fields.
Special Requirements: To be hired, you must have a criminal records check that meets OHA criteria at the time of hire, and throughout employment.
Application Guidance
How to Apply: Submission Requirements - At the time of application, ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume, cover letter, and answer all supplemental questions. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
- External Candidates: Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
- Internal Candidates: Current State of Oregon employees must apply through their employee Workday login. Be sure to follow all application submission requirements.
OHA is an anti-racist organization working to eliminate health inequities and dismantle structural barriers that impact underserved communities. Join us in advancing our Strategic Plan and building a more equitable Oregon.