Salary : $189,966.40 - $263,099.20 Annually
Location : Orange County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 8262MA-0223-042 (O)
Department: Health Care Agency
Division/Service Area: Public Health Services
Opening Date: 02/24/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
PULMONARY DISEASE SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR & TUBERCULOSIS CONTROLLER (Medical Services Deputy Director)
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
CLASSIFICATION UPDATE
On January 24, 2023, the Board of Supervisors approved the implementation of a new management classification system throughout the County of Orange. As a result, this Administrative Manager III - Specialty classification will be classified as a Medical Services Deputy Director, effective March 10, 2023.
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list which will be used to fill current vacancies, and can be used to fill future Medical Services Deputy Director positions within the Health Care Agency. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in a similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
HEALTH CARE AGENCY
The County of Orange , Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. Under the leadership of the Agency Director, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of five (5) service areas - Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health Services, Medical Health Services and Public Health Services - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community.
THE DEPARTMENT
Through assessment, policy development and assurance, Public Health Services (PHS) provides a wide range of services aimed at reducing death and disability by reducing the transmission of communicable diseases, preventing and lessening the impact of chronic diseases, and ensuring healthy and safe environments.
THE PROGRAM
Orange County Tuberculosis (TB) Control is housed within the HCA Pulmonary Disease Services (PDS) Program and has one full service clinic in Santa Ana for TB screening, diagnosis and treatment. Orange County TB Control provides diagnosis, treatment and case management for residents with active TB disease. It provides screening services and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) for those who are at highest risk for progression from LTBI to active TB disease. As a TB control strategy, Orange County TB Control performs contact investigations to identify individuals who have had significant exposure to active TB cases and provides appropriate treatment for LTBI or TB disease, if needed.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The PDS Medical Director & TB Controller is a physician responsible for the clinical, scientific, and epidemiologic oversight of PDS Program activities, which includes developing, coordinating, interpreting, and executing TB policies and practices within Orange County and providing medical and epidemiologic expertise on TB-related health issues in accordance with state/national guidelines and local epidemiology. This position works closely with the Health Officer and other lead staff in the management of public health-related disasters, crises, or emergencies. This position will be fully in person and share 24/7 after hours night and weekend calls with the other public health physicians for all public health related issues.

The PDS Medical Director & TB Controller will oversee a team of clinicians and collaborate with the public health team to perform the duties to protect public health.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care in the TB Clinic as part of the clinical team
• Provide expert consultation to the medical community in Orange County on the appropriate protocols and care of persons with active TB disease and latent TB infection based upon CDC and California TB Control Branch guidance to ensure appropriate and optimal medical management
• Ensure medical community compliance with TB reporting requirements for Orange County and provide oversight to ensure patients with TB have appropriate access to treatment and medical care
• Provide medical direction, consultation, and technical assistance for large contact investigations, hospitals, and worksite investigations
• Convene community groups as needed to partner and facilitate best practices related to TB care and management in Orange County
• Educate staff and medical community about TB disease trends, community-wide TB control strategies, and rationale for treatment protocols
• Provide medical and epidemiologic expertise on TB-related health issues, in accordance with state/national guidelines and local epidemiology
• Consult with department heads, city, state, and federal health department officials and others in addressing TB control issues in the community
• Take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of TB disease or occurrence of additional TB cases, including enforcing all orders, rules, and regulations concerning quarantine and isolation
• Provide clinical oversight over the Refugee Health Assessment Program

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess a valid Physician's and Surgeon's certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California and will also have completed a formal medical training program for a particular specialty, as approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or certification of eligibility for certification by an American Specialty Board. Board Certification in Infectious Diseases or Pulmonary Medicine and experience in a public health agency or healthcare setting focused on population health is highly desirable, but not required.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess management level experience that demonstrates strong knowledge and expertise in the following core competencies:
Public Health Knowledge | Technical Experience

• Understanding and applying modern medicine, including preventive medicine and population health, public health laws and regulations, and the essential public health services
• Understanding a broad range of public health management, including data analysis, supervision, and program planning and evaluation
• Communicable disease surveillance and control for mandated reportable diseases
• Measuring the effectiveness of interventions and communicating this to staff, colleagues, superiors, and funders, and modifying plans as needed to ensure successful outcomes

Leadership | Managerial Skills

• Leading and managing professional staff and forward focused teams by inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to achieve agency goals
• Promoting teamwork, creativity, and innovation to enhance and build a collaborative work environment within PHS
• Managing programs within regulatory and budgetary guidelines, in collaboration with program support/budget
• Maintaining and enhancing quality patient care and holding clinical staff accountable for quality of services within clinical programs
• Identifying disease trends and community needs and responding quickly, effectively and with a calm and collected demeanor
• Reviewing, updating, and implementing policies and procedures consistently; delegating appropriately, and using accountability measures fairly
• Administering disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner as required in consultation with Human Resources

Relationship Building

• Working with local hospital, health system executive leadership, clinical leadership, and physician and health professions groups
• Ability to partner with local law enforcement and navigate the legal system when appropriate to properly control the spread of pulmonary disease
• Incorporating cultural sensitivity and equity in developing and providing effective care for diverse populations

Judgment | Decision Making

• Identifying issues and the full range of impacts and solutions, and communicating these clearly to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates
• Using initiative and sound judgment in performing response activities
• Being alert and aware of personal safety and security while conducting response activities and program work in community or with patients
• Prioritizing a broad range of duties and supervisory responsibilities while meeting established deadlines

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicating clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Creating rapport and communicating expectations to staff clearly
• Promoting information sharing across the division, and encouraging integration of service delivery
• Building consensus among diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectives

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Medical Services Deputy Director classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%) An Application Appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure. Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Please note: The information you provide on your application and/or response to the supplemental questions may be used as a scoring device, so please be thorough and complete in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Linny Phamat(714) 834-7324 or lipham@ochca.com
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefitssuch as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Incomplete information will result in a lower rating. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write NONE.
NOTE: 'See resume', 'See above', or copy and paste of your resume are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.
By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a Doctorate in Medicine (MD)?Please note a clear copy of your unofficial transcripts must be attached to your application for verification at the time you apply.

• Yes, I attached my unofficial transcripts to my application
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Physician's and Surgeon's certification number issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California or a valid Physician's and Surgeon's License issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your Physician's and Surgeon's License number issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California or by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for verification. If you answered "No", please type "N/A".
05

Which of the following options below do you possess? Please select all that apply.Please note a clear copy of your certificate/document must be attached to your application for verification at the time you apply.

• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency certificate for Controlled Substances Level II, III, IV
• Valid National Provider Number (NPI)
• Valid basic life support for Health Care Professional Card - American Heart Association or from an approved equivalent provider
• None of the above

06

Have you completed a formal medical training program for a particular specialty, as approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or certification of eligibility for certification by an American Specialty Board?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please specify which specialty you completed your formal training in, where you completed it, and the year it was completed.
08

Please select the option that best describes your Board Certification. Please note your certification must be attached to your application for verification.

• Specialty in Infectious Disease Medicine
• Specialty in Pulmonary Medicine
• Other
• None of the above

09

Please select the option that best describes your experience.

• One (1) year experience as a Medical Services Assistant Deputy Director or its equivalent with the County of Orange
• Three (3) years of medical professional experience as a primary care physician
• None of the above

10

Please describe your medical professional experience as a primary care physician. In your response, please include your years of experience, organization you obtained this experience from, and your responsibilities.
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Describe your administrative supervisory/management experience in a public health agency or healthcare program. Include in your response, your level of responsibility/authority, number and level of staff, organization you obtained your experience from, and years of experience in this area.
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Please describe in detail your experience related to public health programs, communicable disease and/or disaster preparedness efforts. Include in your response, your scope of responsibilities, organization you obtained your experience from, and years of experience in this area.
Required Question