Regional Shared Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Shared Services Manager
Public Health and Human Services
Starting Salary Range: $85,010 - $89,631

The Town of Brookline Department of Public Health and Human Services is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and highly organized Regional Shared Services Manager to lead, develop, and support the Metro Public Health Collaborative (MPHC), a shared services partnership among the health departments of Arlington, Belmont, Brookline, and Newton. Funded through the Massachusetts PHE grant program, the MPHC strengthens equitable public health service delivery by sharing resources, coordinating staffing, and developing regional approaches to community health.

This role provides administrative, supervisory, and professional leadership to ensure effective coordination and delivery of shared public health services across participating communities. The Shared Services Manager also oversees grant administration, budget management, and reimbursement processes that support regional public health operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-jurisdictional shared service initiatives across participating public health departments, including ongoing project monitoring and evaluation.
• Develop and help implement policies, procedures, and operational plans for shared services.
• Prepare, manage, and submit grant reports, deliverables, and related budgets; develop annual budgets for MPHC Advisory approval; ensure timely expense monitoring and compliance with grant reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate collaborative meetings and represent MPHC at local, regional, and statewide forums.
• Supervise MPHC staff and interns; collaborate with partner communities on staff direction, performance expectations, and shared priorities.
• Coordinate work activities of regional staff, including Senior Public Health Specialist(s) and the Epidemiologist.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal leaders, public health professionals, human services agencies, and community-based organizations.
• Support partner communities in designing and implementing public health initiatives such as training, credentialing, communications, community outreach, research projects, advocacy, and grant writing.
• Collect and report required public health data to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health; participate in regular check-ins with the Office of Local and Regional Health.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, environmental health science, social work, or a related field; Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or related field preferred; three to five years of related public health or health administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid driver's license.

The ideal candidate is an experienced public health professional who excels at program management, community partnership building, and cross-jurisdictional collaboration. We are looking for an independent, organized, and culturally competent leader who communicates clearly, manages multiple priorities under tight deadlines, and confidently guides regional staff. Must have strong supervisory abilities, solid grant and budget management experience, and the interpersonal skills needed to work effectively across diverse communities and stakeholder groups.

Why Brookline
In this role you'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your contributions strengthen public health across multiple communities. We also offer a competitive starting salary range of $85,010 - $89,631 annualized and excellent benefits, including generous vacation and sick leave, comprehensive health plans, and participation in a defined benefit pension system.

Please apply with resume and cover letter by Monday, April 13, 2026 for priority consideration.