1. four years of any combination of experience as a public health physician and primary care physician; and one year of administrative experience in medical services or programs that included supervision of physicians, prioritization of services, and development of policies; or,
2. a combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities, and license.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.
Knowledge of: terminology of modern medicine; clinical medicine, including emergency, primary care, and specialty medicine; accepted clinical practices; public health administration; basic budgeting; medical ethics.
Job Description: This is an at-will class. Incumbents are exempt from Civil Service and serve at the pleasure of the Department Head. This is a single-position class. The incumbent is responsible for directing a comprehensive medical/clinical program.
About Salary: N/A
Definition: Under administrative direction, provides medical
oversight of the County's health protection programs; establishes
County health care policy; provides clinical supervision of
physicians and allied health professionals; acts as liaison to local
medical community; examines and treats patients; and performs
related duties as required.
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