Health Officer

Health Officer $19,893 - $24,182 Monthly* The County of Sonoma is seeking an experienced and mission-driven leader to serve as the County's next Health Officer! Starting salary up to $290,193/annually, a cash allowance of approximately $600/month, and a comprehensive benefits package, PLUS a $25,000 Signing Bonus! Sonoma County is seeking a skilled and dynamic physician who is passionate about community health improvement as its next Health Officer. Recognized for its commitment to innovation and collaboration, the County of Sonoma strives to be the healthiest county in California. The Health Officer plays a key leadership role in bringing this vision to reality. The Health Officer is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and reports to the Director of Health Services for administrative direction. The ideal candidate will be passionate about serving the public and working to find the best solution in a collaborative manner. In addition to being trustworthy, approachable, flexible, and decisive, they will: Be a strategic thinker who can identify courses of action and paths that advance the health goals of the community and opportunities for engagement Provide forward-thinking direction in the application of the principles and practices of community health, preventive medicine, environmental health, emergency medical services, and integrated behavioral health Be action and results-oriented, passionate about improving social factors that influence health outcomes for the community, with hands on experience in community health practice Be an initiator, identifying new possibilities for combining opportunities and resources to advance community health policies and goals Be a relationship builder who understands the strengths and roles of the health care community, fosters relationships with County and community partners, and leads in the advancement of shared vision Possess excellent communication skills, skilled in communicating orally and in writing, with presentation skills that move audiences to engagement and action Be able to work independently, while supporting various work team models, in support of the Department of Health Services Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan implementation *Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply Now