Assistant Medical Services Administrator-Public Health Services-24410202PHS

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR

(Public Health Services)

Interviews will take place on April 17, 2024. A second round of interviews will take place on April 30, 2024.

Future Salary Increases
** July 2024 - 5.55% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.80% Market Increase)

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Services (PHS) Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health Branch (TBCRHB) is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Medical Services Administrator. Under PHS administrative direction, this position will develop, implement, monitor, and manage short and long-term planning for and operations of public health systems, specifically for TB Control, Prevention and Refugee Health.
To view the completeAssistant Medical Services Administrator job description including minimum qualifications, required licenses, working conditions, etc., please click here.
To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: PHS Strat Plan 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (sandiegocounty.gov).
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services, Tuberculosis Control and Refugee Health Branch is seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who:

• Has strong administrative expertise, including health system-level planning, development, fiscal and contract management, implementation, evaluation, clinical and performance monitoring.
• Models and supports exceptional service delivery to improve system performance and reach challenging goals, using data and best practice to drive results.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds at all levels of the organization and within the community.
• Maintains a healthcare and systems perspective in all activities and decisions.
• Has experience collaborating with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
• Is a dynamic leader with the ability to maintain rapport and collaborative practice across the organizational enterprise and with regional, state, and national partners.
• Can function calmly in challenging situations requiring a high degree of sensitivity, tact and political acumen and diplomacy.
• Has sound knowledge and experience in communicable disease control and prevention, as well program development and management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or certified foreign studies equivalency in Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field; AND,
2. Six (6) years of experience coordinating medical and/or health service delivery or behavioral health services programs, three (3) years of which must have been in an institutional or in a community agency setting.

Note: Additional years of relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis. The required experience must have included medical and/or health service or behavioral health administration with responsibility for budget administration, contract negotiations and coordination of professional medical, health and/or re-entry staff. A current California Registered Nurse license is desirable, but not required.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Type: Regular - Full time