(KNZA)--An interim Doniphan County Health Department and Home Health Administrator has been hired.

According to the unofficial meeting minutes, the Doniphan County Commission voted Monday to hire Chantal Wilburn for the position, effective February 18.

Current Administrator Sheryl Pierce has announced her retirement, effective April 30.

Wilburn will paid $30 an hour while she trains under Pierce.

Commissioner Timothy Hall recommended the Health Department train an employee to assist with paperwork upon the retirement of Pierce.

Pierce told the Commission she will be hiring a part-time homemaker, who will work less than 20 hours a week.