Assistant Commissioner, Health Equity - Assistant Commissioner Health
Company: Minnesota Department of Health
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 20, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Details
Working Title: Assistant Commissioner, Health Equity
Job Class: Assistant Commissioner Health
Agency: Health Department
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in
developing policies, providing essential services, and working to
improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The
State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and
invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and
training and development opportunities.
Job Summary
This position exists to plan, direct, and lead the Health Equity
Bureau of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in order to
advance the agency's mission of protecting, maintaining, and
improving the health of all Minnesotans. The incumbent will work
collaboratively with agency leaders and staff to further embed
equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism into our policies,
processes, data strategy, grantmaking and organizational culture.
While the incumbent will be expected to partner with other state
agencies, the Governor's Office, and nonprofit organizations to
advance health equity, fostering collaboration with, and
accountability to, communities most impacted by health and racial
inequities will be essential for success. Additionally, the
assistant commissioner will be expected to secure new funding for
community-based interventions, develop metrics to track
organizational performance on equity, and advise on strategies to
promote a positive, inclusive organizational culture.
The Minnesota Department of Health aims to improve awareness of and
to intervene upon the pathways that create social vulnerability and
ultimately lead to poor health outcomes. Hence the successful
candidate will (1) demonstrate extensive knowledge of the
historical and contemporary factors that shape present-day health
inequities, including but not limited to racial health inequities,
(2) communicate effectively about the root causes of health
inequities, and (3) identify untapped opportunities and potential
solutions for the agency and state to reduce disparities.
Experience in metric development, evaluation, and policy analysis
will facilitate the incumbent's ability to promote accountability
and align resources to drive measurable progress on health equity
goals.
The successful candidate will have strong skills in strategic
leadership and change management. They will have comfort and skill,
balancing competing internal and external interests, recognizing
the opportunities and constraints of the public sector and an
appointed role. Additionally, advancing health equity at MDH
requires strong interpersonal skills, internal partnerships, and
personnel management. The assistant commissioner of health equity
will be expected to build trusting relationships that will
facilitate crucial conversations about the limitations of current
approaches and foster accountability within the bureau and across
the agency.
In summary, working as an Assistant Commissioner of the Health
Equity Bureau, this position will:
This is an unclassified appointment which serves at the pleasure of
the appointing authority, which is anticipated to end on
12/31/2026. The position can end or be extended at any time.
This is a hybrid telework position that requires in-person meetings
with external stakeholders, as well as in-office work in the
downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based on the business
needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume
clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates
the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Five (5) years of experience working on health equity,
AND
Five (5) years of experience supervising professional level
staff.
This experience must also include:
A degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Health Care
Administration, Public Policy, Epidemiology, Microbiology,
Medicine, Nursing, or closely related field may substitute for
experience as follows:
Minium qualifications to be assessed during the interview
process:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check
and employment reference check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Amy Winters at
amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617 .
If you are an individual with a disability and need an
accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of
Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us
About Health Department
Come and work for one of the best public health systems in the
nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain
and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to
achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all
communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be
healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a
major factor in promoting a high level of employee health
awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable
health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to
help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type
of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective
bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the
State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to
creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities,
members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and
perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and
our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status
regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity
in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic
protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs
with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the
support you need.
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