What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Officer position at County of Lake?
Are you a dedicated public health professional with a passion for leadership and community well-being? We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Officer to oversee and administer the County's medical Public Health Program. Under policy direction and in compliance with legal responsibilities, you will play a key role in planning, organizing, and administering the program while providing oversight of divisions within the Health Care Services Agency. If you're ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!
Under policy direction and in accordance with legal authorities and responsibilities, plans, organizes, and administers the County medical Public Health Program and provides oversight of selected division or divisions within Health Care Services Agency; provides leadership and participates in the design, development, evaluation, and implementation of departmental goals and strategies for care; develops, implements and monitors policies, procedures, systems and standards for county operated and contracted medical services to ensure effective delivery of services and compliance with local, state and federal laws pertaining to the practice of medicine within the county setting; enforces Local, State and Federal public health laws; serves as the local Registrar of Vital Records for the County; provides highly complex assistance to the Director of the Health or designee; represents the Agency before boards, committees, Local, State and Federal health agencies, community organizations, and the general public on medical issues, and does related work as required.
This recruitment is open continuously. The first review of applications will be completed on March 17, 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be screened as received.
Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.
Possession of a valid unrestricted Physician’s and Surgeon’s license issued by the California Medical Board OR Possession of a valid, unrestricted Doctor of Osteopathy license issued by Osteopathic Medical Board of California.
Must be eligible for State Skilled Professional Medical Personnel (SPMP) classification as defined by 42 CFR PART 432.
Applicants who are eligible for a license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of California, but who do not currently have a California license may be considered, however, must obtain the license before the date of hire.
Education and Experience:
Graduation from a medical college of good standing and repute, per California Health and Safety Code Section 101005.
Three (3) years of full-time experience as a licensed physician OR Two (2) years of full-time experience as a licensed physician in a public health agency.
A graduate degree in public health is preferred.
Certification or eligibility for certification in any of the following medical specialties, such as preventive medicine/public health, family practice, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, or internal medicine is preferred.
This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.
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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.
Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.
ADA Accommodations
Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213.
The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.
The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer
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