Career Opportunity

Deputy Director, Population Health Division - San Francisco Department of Public Health (0941)

Recruitment: REF9992K

Published: April 21, 2022

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Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX). In accordance with San Francisco Charter Section 10.104, exempt employees serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

• Application Opening: April 21, 2022
• Application Deadline: May 6, 2022
• Compensation Range: $167,102 to $213,278. Please click click here for more information
• Recruitment ID: PEX-0941-121167

The Department of Public Health’s Population Health Division (PHD) seeks to fill one (1) full time permanent exempt position in class 0941 Manager VI, Population Health Division (PHD) Deputy Director. 

The Population Health Division (PHD) of the San Francisco Department of Public Health provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco including health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. PHD consists of 12 branches (Applied Research, Community Health Epidemiology, and Surveillance; Environmental Health; Center for Data Science; Community Health Equity and Promotion; Disease Prevention and Control; Public Health Preparedness and Response; Office of Anti-Racism and Equity; Operations, Finance and Performance Management; Center for Learning and Innovation; Center for Public Health Research; Bridge HIV (HIV research); and the Public Health Laboratory), the Policy Director and the Medical Director for the Emergency Services Agency).

The Division serves everyone in San Francisco and delivers the following ten essential public health services: (1) conduct and disseminate assessments focused on population health status and public health issues facing the community; (2) investigate health problems and environmental public health hazards to protect the community; (3) inform and educate about public health issues and functions; (4) engage with the community to identify and address health problems; (5) develop public health policies and plans; (6) enforce public health laws; (7) promote strategies to improve access to health care services; (8) maintain a competent public health workforce; (9) evaluate and continuously improve processes, programs, and interventions; and (10) contribute to and apply the evidence base of public health.

Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The qualified applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill exempt vacancies at various locations within DPH.

Role description

Under policy direction of the Population Health Division Director and the San Francisco Health Officer, the 0941 Manager VI, PHD Deputy Director will report to the Francisco Health Officer and Director of the Population Health Division (PHD) within the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH). The PHD Deputy Director will serve as part of the PHD Executive Team and will lead strategic priorities, direct and coordinate implementation of program changes, provide leadership and direction in developing new programs and establishing organizational policies, as well as oversee overall operational efforts for the Division.

The PHD Deputy Director will directly supervise several core function Branches including Operations, and directing the COVID Task Force groups integration with the Population Health Division. The position will be in charge of leading process and operational improvements, as well as people development and resource management for the entire Division, which is over 500 employees.

The PHD Deputy Director performs the following essential duties:

• Plans, monitors, evaluates, and guides the overall activities Population Health Division (PHD);
• Operationally coordinates the work of the various Branches and/or Sections within PHD;
• Advises and consults with PHD Executive Team, Branch Directors and Section Managers/Supervisors;
• Plans, develops, implements and/or directs major or complex projects or programs which span a number of the Division's established Branches or Sections;
• Directs the research of complex, highly technical issues; analyzes alternative solutions or approaches; recommends most effective course of action;
• Works with PHD leadership colleagues to negotiate and resolve difficult and complex issues and problems;
• Monitors the work of and coaches direct reports and provides coaching to additional leadership staff to promote equity, improve performance and support workforce development and/or meet standards of work and/or practices;
• Participates in, directs and/or facilitates budget development;
• Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; convenes stakeholders and facilitates meetings to meet emerging or ongoing needs including fiscal/budget decisions, while continuing to address major divisional priorities;
• Implements and closely monitors expenditures of the Division’s operating budget including hiring plans and grants funding. Provides Executive Team with early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns;
• Oversees the Division’s collaboration with internal and/or external City agencies or departments, contractors who have business with PHD such as Heluna Health, State and Federal agencies and others to ensure productive and collegial working relationships; and
• Serves as the Acting PHD Director when PHD Director is out of office.

The 0941 Manager VI, PHD Deputy Director performs other related duties as assigned/required.

How to qualify

1. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND 
2. Experience: Four (4) years of professional managerial experience in public health program development, public administration or healthcare operations, of which all must include supervisory. 

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours. (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week.) Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management experience and a track record of leading successful completion of complex projects
• Strong supervision and team-building skills
• Track record of developing staff leaders, with a focus on equity
• Experience in using data for quality improvement
• Trained in Lean or other performance improvement system
• Proven ability to adjust policies and work products to meet federal or state regulatory requirements
• Experience managing a budget
• Strong quantitative analytical skills
• Experience in grant writing and grant management
• Experience working with medically underserved populations, LGBTQ communities and communities of color
• Leadership in the field of health equity

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements”

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Please take the time to complete all sections of the application. 

Selection Procedures: The department will determine appropriate selection procedures for this position. Final candidate(s) will be invited to take the Management Test Battery (MTB). The exam results will be for departmental informational purposes only.

What else should I know?

1. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid licensure/certification/registration as a requirement to perform the job must be kept current throughout length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of possession of required valid licensure/certification/registration may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.
2. Note on ICARE: Willingness to uphold/abide by ZSFG’s ICARE (I-Introduce, C-Connect, A-Ask, R-Respond, E-Exit) philosophy for employee and patient interactions: https://zuckerbergsanfranciscogeneral.org/about-us/.
3. Note on Electronic Health Record (EHR): The Department of Public Health (DPH) is implementing a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and DPH employees must demonstrate competency in the use of the system that is appropriate for their classification as a condition of employment.
4. Note on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Some positions in the Department of Public Health will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to gloves, gowns, eye and face protection, and face-fitting respirators. The requirement for the use of PPE may come on short or no notice. Facial hair or any condition that interferes with a face-fitting respirator’s seal (i.e. comes between the sealing surfaces of the respirator and the wearer’s bare skin) is not permitted when face-fitting respirators are worn, including during initial or periodic respirator fit-testing. Employees who choose not to shave and do not have either American Disabilities Act (ADA) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Accommodations do not have the right to alternate work assignments or the option of using a loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) in place of a Face Fitting Respirator.
5. Medical Examination/Drug Testing: Prior to appointment, at the Department's expense, applicants may be required to take a tuberculosis (TB) screening test, a medical examination and/or drug test.
6. A COVID-19 Vaccine Booster is required for all San Francisco Department of Public Health employees as a Condition of Employment effective March 1, 2022.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the diversity of its workforce. All employees are required to participate in the Department of Public Health's work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity through: 

• Commitment to providing exceptional care and services to all residents of the City and County of San Francisco service population, with heightened awareness of responsiveness to racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse members of the service population and the DPH workforce. 
• Desire and commitment to lead and participate in anti-racism, racial justice, and equity work that improves quality of patient care and employee experiences; along with the commitment and fortitude to drive change in these areas. 
• Desire to work with, relate to, serve, and support a diverse service population and workforce.
• Commitment to health equity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The City and County of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information about the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Workers
• Reasonable Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Juliette Soto at Juliette.Soto@sfdph.org or (415)554-2915.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.