Head of Department (Health Sector) | Geschäftsbereichsleitung (m/w/d) für den Geschäftsbereich Gesundh...

Landkreis Helmstedt

Helmstedt, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 5, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This is a pivotal leadership role overseeing the Health Department, managing 47 employees, and holding full budgetary and personnel responsibility. The Head of Department will be instrumental in setting strategic direction, optimizing organizational processes, and making fundamental decisions for the health sector. Key responsibilities include personnel planning, implementing new legal regulations (EU, Federal, and State law), managing administrative processes for official accommodation under NPsychKG, and driving digitalization initiatives, including the 'Digital Health Office' project. The ideal candidate must possess qualifications in Public Administration or Business Administration, coupled with significant leadership experience. This position offers a secure, future-proof career in the public service with competitive TVöD compensation, flexible working hours, and extensive benefits supporting work-life balance.

Required Skills

Education

Eligibility for the General Services career path, first entry level of career group 2 (e.g., General Administration or Administrative Business Administration degree), or Bachelor's/Diploma (FH) in Public Administration (e.g., Administrative Economics), or successful completion of Employee Training Course II

Experience

  • At least 2 years in management and leadership positions
  • Professional experience in general administrative law
  • Professional experience with double-entry bookkeeping (desirable)
  • Professional experience in public health legal frameworks (desirable)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Sufficient proof of measles protection required