WA: Vancouver; Deputy Health Officer, Part Time
posted 7/18/08 jln
Clark County HUMAN RESOURCES
1300 Franklin Street-5th Floor/PO Box 5000
Vancouver WA 98666-5000
360.397.2456
Clark County, Washington is a growing community with a population in excess of 403,500, including the City of Vancouver (population 152,900). Located minutes north of Portland, Oregon and with easy access to the Columbia Gorge, Cascade Mountains, and Washington and Oregon Coasts, the region offers abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. Clark County offers excellent livability and a relatively low cost of living. There is no state income tax.
Location: Vancouver, WA
Department: Public Health
Job Code: IRC 7468
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Part time/24 hours per week
Salary Information: $5,267 – $7,501 per month
Filing Deadline: Position will remain open until filled
Position Description
The primary purpose of the position is to provide consultation, public health and clinical leadership, and technical direction to three local health departments. This position has major responsibility for control and prevention of communicable disease and planning for and response to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies. The Deputy Health Officer serves as Deputy Medical Officer for the Clark County, Cowlitz County and Wahkiakum County Health Departments and under direction of the Health Officer, as member of the Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County Public Health Departments senior management teams. Under direction from the Health Officer, the Deputy Health Officer plays a critical role in department activities through relationships with key entities, particularly the local medical communities in Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties; the Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County Boards of Health; local, state and federal public health partners; the media; and the public. Additionally, the Deputy Health Officer is required to help identify priorities and emerging trends, and communicate health data and information in a variety of settings.
QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires the possession of or ability to obtain a license to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in the state of Washington plus a Master’s degree in Public Health or equivalent degree, and three years of increasingly responsible experience in public health, epidemiology, preventive medicine, or a related area. The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Persons with three years of experience who do not possess a Master of Public Health or equivalent can qualify for a provisional term, subject to public health in-service orientation and periodic personal review by the Secretary of Health or his or her designee. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience. Course work and training in public health administration, public administration or a related field is desirable, but not required.
SALARY
The salary range is $5,267 – $7,501 per month (pro-rated amount). Clark County provides a generous benefits package, which includes medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and retirement.
For Additional Information:
Contact Alan Melnick, MD, MPH, Health Officer, Clark and Skamania Counties, 360-397-8412
alan.melnick@clark.wa.gov
How to Apply:
A Clark County application is required. For complete details and to apply online, visit our website at http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/employment/job-openings.html