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County Health Officer

Internal Number: 101550

Working as a key member of the Health Services leadership team, the County Health Officer plans, organizes, and directs the Public Health Division. The Public Health Officer oversees the daily operations of Public Health, with 7 direct reports, including a Deputy Public Health Officer. Programs under his/her direction include, but are not limited to, California Children’s Services, Family and Children Services, Communicable Disease, TB and STD Control and Surveillance, Immunizations, Vital Records, Public Health laboratory, Public Health Emergency
Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services and health education programs. The incumbent is responsible for assessing and protecting the County’s health status and enforcing relevant federal, state, and local health laws and regulations.

The equivalent of three years full-time paid experience serving as a Public Health Officer in a public health environment.
OR
The equivalent of five years full-time paid experience in planning, organizing, and coordination of local government-based and community public health
programs. The equivalent of at least three years must include responsibility for program planning and evaluation, and overseeing clinical services.

About Sacramento County
The Department of Health Services, as part of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) reporting to the Deputy County Executive – HHS, provides services and programs to residents of unincorporated Sacramento County and the seven cities within its boundary. The primary mission of the Department is to promote and improve the health and wellness of the residents of Sacramento County.
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https://govphcareers.astho.org/jobs/21956542/county-health-officer

Date Posted
01/07/2026
Job Reference
21956542
Organization
Sacramento County
Location
Sacramento, CA
Category
Project/Program Management
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