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Commissioner of Health - Orange County, NY

Orange County, NY is seeking a physician leader to guide its County Health Department as Commissioner of Health.  The County's vision is for the Commissioner to serve as a public health advocate and leader focused on community-facing initiatives supported by strong internal management.

The Department consists of approximately 123 employees in the following divisions:
-  Community Health Outreach
-  Intervention Services
- Environmental Health
- Emergency Preparedness 
- Epidemiology.

The Department has experienced internal non-medical staff lead by an attorney with an MHA and a municipal finance leader who manages the Department's budget.  Competent nursing staff leadership who have been tested through the COVID crisis and helped direct and manage large-scale public health responses also help lead the team.

In addition to having diverse communities, including small cities and historic villages, Orange County has high quality public school systems and is also home to Touro Medical College.

Orange County has two interstate highways and is bounded on the east by the Hudson River and the west by the Delaware River.  

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EITHER (a) Certification in Preventive Medicine or (B) Willingness to obtain MPH at Orange County Expense or (C) Existing MPH

About ORANGE COUNTY, NY
Orange County, NY is a 400,000+ person county located 50 miles north of New York City. We are home to Legoland NY, Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Orange County has four hospitals, including one which is part of the Montefiore Health Care system and two affiliated with Westchester Medical Health Center. Garnet Hospital, located in Orange County is one of the nation's newest hospitals. Orange County is seeking a physician-leader to serve as the Commissioner of Health, leading a team of more than 120 professionals. We offer highly competitive pay, outstanding retirement and healthcare benefits (NYSHIP - the Empire Plan) and high quality communities to live and raise a family in.
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https://govphcareers.astho.org/jobs/22233428/commissioner-of-health-orange-county-ny

Date Posted
04/27/2026
Job Reference
22233428
Organization
ORANGE COUNTY, NY
Location
Goshen, NY 10924
Category
Executive
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