Deputy Health Officer/Executive Director

Ingham County’s Community Health Care Services

Deputy Health Officer/Executive Director

Lansing, Michigan

Ingham County is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Deputy Health Officer / Executive Director of Community Health Centers. This executive-level position provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the County’s Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), ensuring alignment with public health priorities and the evolving needs of the community.

Reporting to the Medical Health Officer, the County Board of Commissioners, and the Health Center Board, the Executive Director will play a critical role in advancing health equity and access. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional emotional intelligence, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to navigate complex relationships across community stakeholders, unionized environments, and governmental structures.

Most importantly, the Deputy Health Officer / Executive Director must be deeply committed to the mission of serving underserved populations and improving health outcomes across Ingham County.

About Ingham County Health Department

ICHD provides 60,000–75,000 medical visits annually, including prenatal care, dental services, and behavioral health. The department operates with approximately 150 FTEs, 20 providers, and multiple grant-funded programs, including Ryan White, Title X, and refugee services. The organization is deeply embedded in the community and collaborates with MSU, Sparrow, McLaren, and other partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all health center programs.
• Ensure compliance with HRSA, FQHC, and county regulations while promoting financial sustainability and grant acquisition.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and staff engagement.
• Strengthen community partnerships and represent ICHD in public and governmental forums.
• Collaborate with the Board of Commissioners and Health Center Board to align mission and performance goals.

Personal Attributes & Leadership:

• High emotional intelligence with a transparent, inclusive leadership style.
• Strong cultural competency and commitment to health equity and underserved populations.
• Ability to empower leaders, build trust, and foster collaboration across teams.
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to michelle@adkissonsearch.com, outlining their qualifications and commitment to the mission of Ingham County.

Contact information:

Michelle S. Houchin, MSL, FACMPE

Adkisson Search

Phone: 866.311.0000

michelle@adkissonsearch.com