Area Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Services Section Director - 61007133

Job Responsibilities

Serves as the Area WIC Services Sectio Director providing leadership, oversight, direct and indirect supervision, and expertise for the four Local Agency WIC Units.

Supervises and directs the four Local Agency WIC Unit Program Managers.

Provides strategic leadership and oversight for statewide WIC clinic operations, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery that meets regulatory, programmatic, and clinical standards.

Directly supervises the WIC Local Agency Unit Managers and provides indirect leadership to the WIC Leadership Team, and front line service providers.

Fosters a positive organizational culture of communication, accountability, and high performance.

Applies principles of ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice to guide program planning, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Collaborates with Local Agency WIC Unit Program Managers to optimize staffing, appointment scheduling, workflow efficiency, and customer service.

Supports policy updates, process improvements, and training initiatives to maintain operational excellence.

Leads performance management and quality improvement efforts across the state.

Monitors program outcomes, service delivery metrics, and clinic performance.

Promotes alignment with the DPH Strategic Plan and contributes to the development, implementation, and monitoring of organizational performance standards.

Serves as a core member of the Bureau Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, operational decision-making, and performance accountability across the organization.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and relevant program management experience.
• Agency Additional Requirements: A bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of WIC experience with two (2) years' experience in a supervisory role or program management, or a master's degree and five (5) years of WIC experience with two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role or program management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with local and state agency WIC experience.

Additional Comments

• EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
• STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
• DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices: State Retirement Plan (SCRS), State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

Hybrid Work

• The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.