Director of Jail Health Services (0943 Manager VIII) - Department of Public Health - EXEMPT

License and Certification

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Possession of a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Degree from an accredited college or university; AND possession and maintenance of a current/valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California;

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Possession of a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) Degree from an accredited college or university; AND possession and maintenance of a current/valid license to practice medicine issued by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California;

AND

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The Director of Jail Health Services (JHS) is a senior physician executive responsible for leading and overseeing healthcare administration, operations, and delivery across four San Francisco County jail facilities. This role ensures that JHS fulfills its mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in custody, while advancing public health principles within the criminal justice system.

As a key member of the Department’s executive team, the Director sets strategic direction, oversees all JHS service lines, including medical, nursing, behavioral health, pharmacy, dental, and clinical support - and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations governing correctional healthcare. The position optimizes systems and workflows, and fosters integration with other units, sections, and divisions of the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) to create a seamless continuum of care.

The Director collaborates extensively with City and County leadership, the Sheriff’s Department, and other stakeholders to address complex operational, fiscal, and policy challenges with significant implications for health equity and patient outcomes. Decisions made in this role have significant impact on patient safety, organizational integrity, and public confidence in correctional healthcare.

The Director of Jail Health Services (0943 Manager VIII) performs the following essential job functions:

Healthcare Administration and Compliance

Serves as the designated health services administrator responsible for coordinating all levels of healthcare delivery in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, while ensuring adherence to community standards of patient care and safety.

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.

Application Opening: Thursday, February 19, 2026

Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Salary:

$238,342 - $304,122 Annually

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