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Supervising Physician Specialist (2233) - Citywide - H00001

Recruitment: REF8353N

Published: January 28, 2026

Contact:

Eliot Watt - Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org

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Department: Public Health
Job class: 2233-Supervising Physician Specialist
Salary range: $278,642.00 - $392,236.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Continuous
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
 

About:

1/28/2026 - Minor revision. No need to reapply.

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.  

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

Role description

Common Duties Include

  • Directs and has overall responsibility for the functioning of a clinic, center, program, or other patient care site, including the assignment and supervision of physician specialists, other health professionals, and other staff members.
  • Plans and directs medical staff development and in-service training activities at the facility, division, or program; conducts staff meetings and conferences.
  • Conducts meetings with agency heads and representatives; consults with other agencies on problems and programs; evaluates community needs for specialized services and plans accordingly.
  • Provides medical treatment to patient population of focus; provides treatment and guidance of treatment of particularly difficult and complicated cases and evaluates facility, division, or program operations and efficiency.
  • Develops and manages a budget for a clinic or program.
    • The 2233 may perform other duties as assigned/required.

    Division Duties Include

    • Population Health Division
      • Directs and has overall responsibility for citywide public health functions in the Population Health Division, including the work of specialized branches and sections
      • Develops and supports leaders within their direct reporting structure to strengthen a diverse workforce and achieve citywide public health goals
      • Develops relationships to facilitate alignment and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
      • Represents the work of PHD to internal and external partners and stakeholders.
      • Develops and manages budgets for their areas of work in partnership with PHD leadership
    • Primary Care
      • Overseeing clinic operations in a variety of community-based clinics

    How to qualify

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California*
      AND 
    2. Possession of valid Board Certification in the appropriate medical specialty area for the assigned facility or division
      AND 
    3. Three (3) years of post-residency experience as a practicing physician in the respective medical specialty area.
      One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). 

    *Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California.

    For some positions, possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice is a special condition that is required in addition to the standard minimum qualifications associated with this job classification.

    Conditions of Employment
    All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and must meet the following criteria within two (2) weeks prior to the start work date to avoid delay of the appointment to the position and/or cancellation of an employment offer:

    • All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and will be required to meet all of the following criteria:
    • Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or other federal healthcare programs
    • Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI)
    • Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing
    • Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status

    Verification of Education and Experience
    Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.   

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

    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. 

    What else should I know?

    SELECTION PROCEDURES

    After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

    Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%)
    The Required Assessment inked in this job ad is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include, but are not limited to experience:

    • Working with vulnerable patient populations
    • Supervising clinical and administrative professionals
    • Improving clinical quality
    • Engaging patients and improving their experience
    • Engaging staff and improving their experience
    • Participating in quality assurance activities

    Once submitted, applicant responses on the Required Assessment cannot be changed. Qualified applicants must achieve a passing score in order to be ranked on the eligible list/score report. Successful applicants will be placed on the eligible list/score report, in rank order, according to their final score. 

    Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. 

    Certification
    The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this assessment will be the Rule of the List. 

    Eligible List/Score Report
    A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. 

    Candidate names will remain on the list for a maximum period of 12 months. Candidates that are not selected and expire off the list may re-apply. 

    Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: 

    Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. [Note: The correction of clerical errors in an announcement may be posted on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.]  

    The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 110.4. Such appeals must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Resources, 1 S Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103-5413 by close of business on the 5th business day following the issuance date of this examination announcement. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission 

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

    Where to Apply  

    All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.  

    Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. 

    Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110. 

    Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues. 

    Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com 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.  

    Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible period listed above. You do not need to reapply during this period. 

    If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the assessment analyst, Eliot.Watt@sfdph.org 628-271-6704.

    We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

    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.