Office of Human Resources

The VDH Office of Human Resources (OHR) is actively engaged in planning for the future of the Commonwealth’s public health workforce. It is essential that the agency maintain an adequate and well trained workforce to be responsive to the ever evolving demands on the public health system. OHR systematically reviews workforce and labor market data to identify shifts in workforce demographics that may impact specific occupational areas or the workforce in its entirety. For example, a retirement intent survey was conducted with all VDH employees this year. The results will continue to influence strategic decisions regarding recruitment and retention policies and practices. OHR also partners with VDH work units regarding succession strategies, support of program startups, development of occupational career paths and implications of public health issues (such as pandemic influenza) on public health workers.