Pulmonary Disease Services Medical Director & ...

CAREER DESCRIPTIONPULMONARY DISEASE SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR & TUBERCULOSIS CONTROLLER (Administrative Manager III - Specialty)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 Administrative Manager III - Specialty 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 AGENCYThe 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 seven service areas - Administrative and Financial, Strategy and Special Projects, Mental Health and Recovery Services, Correctional Health, Office of Care Coordination, Medical Health and Public Health - is committed to meeting the health needs of the diverse Orange County community. THE DEPARTMENTThrough 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 PROGRAMOrange 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 OPPORTUNITYThe 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 teamProvide 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 managementEnsure 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 careProvide medical direction, consultation, and technical assistance for large contact investigations, hospitals, and worksite investigationsConvene community groups as needed to partner and facilitate best practices related to TB care and management in Orange CountyEducate staff and medical community about TB disease trends, community-wide TB control strategies, and rationale for treatment protocolsProvide medical and epidemiologic expertise on TB-related health issues, in accordance with state/national guidelines and local epidemiologyConsult with department heads, city, state, and federal health department officials and others in addressing TB control issues in the communityTake 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 isolationProvide clinical oversight over the Refugee Health Assessment ProgramDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESThe 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 ex perience in a public health agency or healthcare setting focused on population health is highly desirable, but not addition, the ideal candidate will possess management level experience that demonstrates strong knowledge and expertise in the following core competencies:Public Health Knowledge | Technical ExperienceUnderstanding and applying modern medicine, including preventive medicine and population health, public health laws and regulations, and the essential public health servicesUnderstanding a broad range of public health management, including data analysis, supervision, and program planning and evaluationCommunicable disease surveillance and control for mandated reportable diseasesMeasuring the effectiveness of interventions and communicating this to staff, colleagues, superiors, and funders, and modifying plans as needed to ensure successful outcomesLeadership | Managerial SkillsLeading and managing professional staff and forward focused teams by inspiring, motivating, and empowering them to achieve agency goalsPromoting teamwork, creativity, and innovation to enhance and build a collaborative work environment within PHSManaging programs within regulatory and budgetary guidelines, in collaboration with program support/budgetMaintaining and enhancing quality patient care and holding clinical staff accountable for quality of services within clinical programsIdentifying disease trends and community needs and responding quickly, effectively and with a calm and collected demeanorReviewing, updating, and implementing policies and procedures consistently; delegating appropriately, and using accountability measures fairlyAdministering disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner as required in consultation with Human ResourcesRelationship BuildingWorking 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 populationsJudgment | Decision MakingIdentifying issues and the full range of impacts and solutions, and communicating these clearly to supervisors, colleagues, and subordinatesUsing initiative and sound judgment in performing response activitiesBeing alert and aware of personal safety and security while conducting response activities and program work in community or with patientsPrioritizing a broad range of duties and supervisory responsibilities while meeting established deadlinesCommunication and Collaboration Communicating clearly and effectively both verbally and in writingCreating rapport and communicating expectations to staff clearlyPromoting information sharing across the division, and encouraging integration of service deliveryBuilding consensus among diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectivesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Administrative Manager III - Specialty 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 here 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. Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant''s rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate''s qualifications for the job. 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 INFORMATIONPlease see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination or testing as follows: Workers, who provide services in certain Medical or High-Risk Settings, will be required to provide proof of full vaccination from COVID-19 or to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing . Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted . (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason; however, if exempted, they will be required to wear a mask and undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.) The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position. 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 site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with '''' and ''.'' If your email address should change, please update your profile at . Frequently Asked Questions Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Linny Pham at (714) 834-7324 or [Click Here to Email Your Resumé] . EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Created: 2025-10-04