Chief Deputy Health-Health Officer

Solano County

$281K — $342K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Medical degree with substantial experience in public health leadership
  • Familiarity with California Health and Safety Code regulations
  • Experience in overseeing health and medical service divisions
  • Strong media presence with excellent communication skills
  • Ability to engage with diverse community audiences
  • Proven track record in disease prevention and wellness promotion
  • Experience in strategic planning and management within health services

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal public health authority for Solano County
  • Oversee and direct Public Health and Medical service divisions
  • Develop and implement strategies to promote community health
  • Ensure equitable access to health resources throughout the county
  • Respond to media inquiries and represent the health department publicly
  • Coordinate activities aimed at disease prevention and wellness promotion
  • Engage with community leaders and stakeholders to address health issues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement and deferred compensation plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Salary : $281,742.92 - $342,460.28 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-137350-R1
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Administration Div
Opening Date: 03/18/2026

The Chief Deputy Health - Health Officer serves as the Health Officer for Solano County, providing medical and public health leadership for one of the region's most diverse and rapidly growing communities. Reporting to the Director of Health and Social Services, this position oversees the Public Health and Medical service divisions within the Department and serves as the County's principal authority on matters affecting the health and safety of Solano residents.

As Health Officer, this role is charged with protecting, preserving, and promoting community health while fulfilling all duties required under the California Health and Safety Code, Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations, and related state and federal laws. The position directs and coordinates activities that prevent disease, promote wellness, and ensure equitable access to health resources across Solano County's cities and unincorporated areas.

As the County's public health voice, the Health Officer must be media-savvy, approachable, and community-minded-able to appear on camera, respond to press inquiries, and participate in public events with professionalism and warmth. This role requires both medical expertise and the interpersonal skill to connect with diverse audiences across Solano County.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

View the recruitment brochure HERE
HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Craig Southerland


QUESTIONS?

Contact Craig Southerland, Public Service Search at

or (619) 393-9508
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summaries for and management.

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