Job Opportunity

Health Officer
Shasta County

Date Posted:

May 26, 2022

Salary:

$16,390 – $20,919 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $94.56 – $120.69 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

Description:

This position reports to the HHSA Public Health Branch Director and provides medical oversight and expertise to Public Health’s programs and services, as well as working with state and local Public Health leadership and community partners to control and prevent the spread of communicable disease, prevent chronic disease and injury, and promote health and wellbeing in Shasta County. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional strategic thinker, demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, have a proven background in public health, be knowledgeable about population-based approaches to improving the health and wellbeing of residents, and be skilled at building and maintaining community partnerships, especially with the medical community. They must be able to maintain a professional demeanor, project credibility and poise, and accurately assess risks and options to identify strategies and solutions, even in complex, critical situations and when faced with conflicting and/or incomplete information.

Qualifications:

The typical minimum qualifications are: 1. Five years of experience as a physician and surgeon, licensed in the State of California; AND Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine; or certification by the American Boards of Family Practice, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Internal Medicine; AND Completion of a Master’s Degree from an accredited School of Public Health; OR 2. Two years experience as a Public Health Officer, preferably in California, (a physician certified in a state other than California may be employed prior to receipt of California certification provided that an application for a California Physician’s and Surgeon’s Certificate is filed with the State of California prior to date of appointment, and is received within six months of employment); AND Certification by the American Board of Preventive Medicine; or certification by the American Boards of Family Practice, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, or Internal Medicine.

How to Apply:

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at shastacountycareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office. SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Shasta County Personnel 1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

Filing Deadline:

6/19/2022

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