HHS County Health Officer

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Are you seeking a position that gives you the opportunity to make an impact on the community? Join our team! The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is currently recruiting for an HHS County Health Officer (Public Health Officer). This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing Public Health programs to promote, preserve, and protect the community’s health. The HHS County Health Officer is an at-will position, reporting to HHSA’s Director of Public Health. This position is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to represent and serve the public health interests of the community.

The HHS County Health Officer will direct, develop, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate public health programs’ medical aspects within local, state, and federal regulations. Responsibilities also include providing medical oversight and enforcement of public health services and programs and providing primary and public health care medical services. The successful candidate must have an understanding of diverse community needs, especially for unserved and underserved groups. The ideal candidate is expected to be thoroughly familiar with the purpose, scope, and objectives of public health as defined by local, state, and federal regulations. The Public Health Officer works closely with other divisions within the Health & Human Services Agency, assuring the availability of quality health services, advancing health equity, and providing effective leadership in developing public health policies. On occasion, the incumbent may be requested to attend and present education and guidance during Board of Supervisor meetings.

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Key Responsibilities 

• Implement public health policies and procedures for the County’s health care system.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with medical society, federal, state, and local agencies, and community groups to meet current health care needs.
• Evaluate and recommend revision to medical service programs to HHS Branch and Agency Directors.
• Consult with physicians to diagnose and investigate suspected communicable diseases and investigate diseases and disorders to provide patients with treatment plans.
• Provide guidance, consultation, and policy direction in a medical capacity to physicians, health care providers, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, laboratories, schools, the public, occupational settings, and other health facilities to diagnose, mitigate, and prevent communicable and infectious diseases.
• Provide direction on the enforcement of public health laws and regulations.
• Represent the County in meetings, commissions, committees, community and regulatory agencies, and other public groups; discuss and facilitate health issues with community members and groups.

Required Qualifications 

Candidates must meet the qualifications listed below by the application deadline. 

• Graduation from an accredited and recognized or approved medical school. 
• Four years of experience in preventive, and primary care clinic work or practicing medicine.
• Out-of-state candidates may qualify for this position if they have a Medical License from another state. Candidates must obtain a valid license to practice medicine in the state of California within six (6) months of the date of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid license to practice medicine in the state of California.

 Desirable Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

• Two (2) years of supervision of other physicians.

Special Requirements:

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

THE COMMUNITY

Escape to Tulare County. Discover tranquility, natural beauty, and outdoor adventures. Enjoy fresh produce, a laid-back lifestyle, and a friendly community. Stretching from the mountainous Sequoia National Park to the fertile Central Valley, Tulare County is just two and a half hours from the Central Coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
 
Tulare County has something for everyone, from cities like Visalia, Tulare, and Porterville, to rural communities like Orosi and Pixley, and mountain areas such as Three Rivers and Springville. Working in Visalia doesn’t involve much of a commute from the many nearby communities.
 
Tulare County’s geographic location makes it an ideal place to lead an active lifestyle. Here you can find a wide variety of easily accessible outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, river rafting, boating, fishing, skiing, and biking. Tulare County has a multitude of county and city parks, and an array of special events such as car shows, parades, and cultural festivals that make it easy and fun to spend quality time with family and friends.
 
TULARE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
 
Mission:  Dedicated to protecting and strengthening the well-being of the community through the development of effective policies, practices, and services delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
 
Located in Visalia in the heart of Central California’s San Joaquin Valley, the Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) takes an innovative approach to providing a broad range of services to our community. When you join the Public Health Team, you become part of the Health & Human Services Agency, a super agency comprised over 2,000 employees working in the following branches: Human Services, Behavioral Health, Administration, Fiscal, and Public Health.

**PLEASE NOTE: ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED**

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