Date Posted:

December 23, 2024

Salary:

$270,240 – $328,470

Description:

The Health Officer is a vital leader within Sonoma County’s Department of Health Services. Working in partnership with the Director of Health Services, the Health Officer develops and refines medical policies and protocols that guide the department’s work. This individual also serves as a trusted advisor to elected officials, healthcare professionals, and the public, offering guidance on critical public health issues and strategies to address them. While the Director of Health Services manages the department’s overall operations, budget, and programmatic functions, the Health Officer focuses on medical leadership, shaping the County’s public health approach, and fostering a healthy, thriving community. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving the public and finding collaborative solutions to complex health challenges. Trustworthy, approachable, flexible, and decisive, this individual will bring strong leadership and a forward-thinking mindset to the role.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine degree. Experience: Three years of responsible work in a public health service that included both clinical and managerial experience. Training in Family Practice, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine is desirable. License/Certification: Possession of a valid Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate issued by the State of California is required.

How to Apply:

This recruitment currently has a continuous filing period. A first review date is scheduled for January 31, 2025, but it may close without notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must complete an online job application, and submit a cover letter and résumé at: Sonoma County – Health Officer Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100 Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100