Central District Health Dept

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Passion. That’s the common attribute of those that work for our organization.

We are dedicated to helping the people who utilize our services. If you are ready to make a difference, browse our openings or fill out an application, tell us your interests and we’ll consider you for future opportunities. 

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Join the public health team! Seeking a dynamic individual to develop public health response plans for the district, conduct emergency drills, collaborate with community partners, present information to the public and staff. Complete other duties as assigned.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Two year's experience in emergency management or response, public safety, public health, EMS, nursing, law enforcement, fire or related preferred. 

Salary Range: $27.21 - $38.79 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Apply at Central District Health Dept.,1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE.
or submit application to jdeleon@cdhd.ne.gov. Position open until filled. EO/AAE

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DENTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Seeking a Community Health Worker to work on CDHD's dental program scheduling appointments, managing dental clinic, support dental hygienist during clinics, billing and other related duties. A successful candidate must have good communication skills. Participate in several teams in the community, who together, serve to improve the needs of others. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary Range: $18.62 - $27.62 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Apply at Central District Health Dept.,1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE.
or submit application to jdeleon@cdhd.ne.gov. Position open until filled. EO/AAE

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HEALTH CLERK

Performs a variety clerical activities, including but not limited to: answer phones; greet customers; schedule appointments; file documents; clerk clinics; enter data; maintain/update database and other data files; provide support functions to staff; other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

High school diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software. Proficient in English and Spanish.

PREFERRED

One year clerk experience.

Salary Range: $17.00 - $23.77 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Apply at Central District Health Dept.,1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE.
or submit application to jdeleon@cdhd.ne.gov. Position open until filled. EO/AAE

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COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

Seeking a Community Health Worker to provide resources, referrals, outreach and educational opportunities to the community.  A successful candidate must have good communication skills. Participate in several teams in the community, who together, serve to improve the needs of others. Several open positions. 

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent required

Salary Range: $18.62 - $27.62 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Apply at Central District Health Dept.,1137 S. Locust St., Grand Island, NE.
or submit application to jdeleon@cdhd.ne.gov. Position open until filled. EO/AAE

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HEALTH DIRECTOR

Position Overview

About the job…

Central District Health Department’s Board of Health is currently seeking a Health Director to lead our organization through continued innovation and growth. Central District Health Department serves the 80,000 residents of Hall, Hamilton, and Merrick Counties in Central Nebraska.

This is a unique opportunity to:

· Lead a full-service local health department in existing and developing programs and services through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

· Champion public health program and service delivery through collaboration and communication at the local, regional, state, and national levels.

· Collaborate with healthcare providers, local and state government, organizations, and private citizens on conducting the community health assessment and planning, implementing, and evaluating the community health improvement plan.

· Provide guidance and build staff skill sets to adequately address community health needs.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of rural healthcare and leading meaningful change, we would love to connect.

Local Public Health Profile

Central District Health Department (CDHD) is one of Nebraska’s nineteen decentralized local public health departments. It was created by Nebraska statute in 2001 and is governed by a 13-member Board of Health. The service area for CDHD includes both rural and urban communities covering three-counties and 1,577 square miles. CDHD’s budget for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year is just under $9 million. CDHD employs over fifty staff who take pride in quality delivery of a wide variety of effective, efficient programs and services.

Benefits Statement

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pre-tax retirement plan with matching 6% deferment on a 6-year vesting schedule.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Vacation leave and sick leave accrual.
• Workers Comp, Administrative Leave, Bereavement Leave, and FMLA.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Salary Range:  $120,640.00 - $177,860.80

OVERARCHING CDHD HEALTH DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Budget Leadership & Long-Term Financial Planning

The Health Director shall:

• Anticipate economic shifts
• Prioritize high-impact program investments
• Ensure sustainable resource allocation
• Create new revenue streams

And is responsible for:

• Long-range financial forecasting
• Board collaboration on fiscal priorities
• Accountability for financial transparency
• Understanding of diversified funding (federal, state, Medicaid, fee-for-service, local taxes, philanthropy)

2. Innovation and Resource Development

The Health Director is responsible for:

• Innovation in public health delivery
• Identifying creative funding mechanisms
• Securing state, federal, philanthropic, and private-sector funding
• Building fee-for-service or billing systems

3. Organizational Strategy & Change Leadership

Overarching Health Director responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Creating a vision for organizational growth
• Leading organizational restructuring/improvement
• Guiding the department through accreditation or re-accreditation
• Leading technology modernization

4. Governance & Board of Health Relations

The Health Director actions shall include:

• Presenting reports to the Board
• Advising the Board on emerging issues
• Developing policy and governance recommendations
• Guiding board education to support evidence-informed governance

5. Advocacy & Policy Leadership

The Health Director shall proactively engage in:

• Local, state, and federal policy advocacy to advance public health priorities
• Representing the department in legislative or regulatory processes
• Speaking on behalf of the health department to elected officials and the public

CDHD has contracted with The Public Health Network, LLC to lead the recruitment for this position.  Please visit their website for more information and to apply for the Health Director position.
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