Department
of Public Health
Susan D. Harrington, M.S., R.D., Director
Health Administration Building
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503 |map
(951) 358-5000 | FAX 358-4529 | TDD 358-5124 |Email
MISSION, GOALS AND STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission
The Riverside County Department
of Public Health
promotes and protects
the health of all
County residents and visitors
in service of the well-being of the community.
Vision: Healthy people; healthy community!
2007-2011 STRATEGIC PLAN DRAFT
Strategic Goal Framework:
Deliver public health and medical services within a responsive and effective system.
Realize the potential of staff.
Recognize and develop potential
Identify and recruit for core competencies
Recognize and reward for performance consistent with organizational goals
Develop and implement succession plan
Identify a training program that includes designing efficient work processes
Design and reward meaningful work
Be prepared to assume responsibility for the public health aspects of all emergencies.
Plan and implement sustainable livable communities.
Assess the community to identify public health issues and problems, and develop and implement public policy and intervention strategies.
Values:
Strategic risk taking
Forward direction (ahead of the curve)
Leadership
Strategic questioning
Community involvement
Staff Participation in Strategic Plan Development:
The Department of Public Health (DOPH) Management Team met in November 2006 to review and update the then current 2003-2006 strategic plan. The strategic goal framework above was developed by the Director of Public Health, Public Health Officer, Deputy Directors and Medical Director. DOPH and Community Health Agency staff are now participating in round table discussions to develop the above strategic goal frame work into strategic goals and objectives. The round table discussions began in January 2007 and will be completed by mid-2007.
Department
of Public Health
Susan D. Harrington, M.S., R.D., Director
Health Administration Building
4065 County Circle Drive, Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 358-5000 | FAX 358-4529 | TDD 358-5124
