Under the direction of the Health Services Director, the County Health Officer ensures enforcement of California statutes, regulations, and local ordinances pertaining to the protection of public health; oversees public health programs as pre-scribed by the California Department of Public Health; advises the Board of Supervisors and Health Services Director concerning community health issues; assesses and reports on the County’s health status; and, provides leadership in developing health policy for the County and the community.

To view the job flyer and submit an application, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca/jobs/4638290/county-health-officer

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree or a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree issued by an accredited medical school in good standing; and, possession a valid California Physician license and current board certification in a recognized field of medicine. (A valid Physician’s and Surgeon’s license issued by the State of California either through the Board of Medical Quality Assurance or the Board of Osteopathic Examiners to practice medicine in the State of California).
• A Master’s degree in Public Health or completion of a preventive medicine residency is desirable.
• Candidates should have at least six (6) years of professional experience in a public health setting, including one (1) year of administrative and supervisory responsibility..
• Candidates are required to possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Candidates shall not have an ownership interest in any corporation, partnership, or other entity engaged in any private practice of medicine, nor engage in any private practice of medical service. 
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that displays the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the functions of this position may be considered.