County Health Chief Medical Officer

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)The County of Santa Barbara is seeking an experienced physician executive to serve as its next Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with a primary focus on administration, management, and organizational leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative healthcare leader to guide clinical operations, strengthen accountability and effectiveness, and support the continued evolution of care delivery across a complex healthcare system. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CMO helps align clinical and administrative priorities and advance approaches that improve service delivery and outcomes for diverse communities throughout Santa Barbara County. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in primary care and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) leadership, with experience in clinical program management, healthcare administration, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. This experience should be complemented by data-driven decision-making and the adaptability, communication, and relationship-building skills needed to lead successfully across clinical and administrative teams. Apply today to make an impact through medicine, leadership, and public service!BenefitsRetirement PlansGenerous County Defined Benefit PlanEligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation PlanRetirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plansFor more information on our retirement plans, please visit: sbcers.org and santabarbara457.comHealth BenefitsChoice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiumsOn-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependentsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family membersHealthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefitsAvailable Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!For more information on our health benefits, please visit: countyofsb.orgPaid Time OffVacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employmentSick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirementPaid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commutingFor more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)Miscellaneous BenefitsCounty Paid Term Life InsuranceCounty Paid Long Term Disability InsuranceChildcare and Employee DiscountsRelocation Assistance may applyFlexible work schedule may applyFor more information on all of these benefits, please visit: countyofsb.orgCompensation SummaryTo view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: countyofsb.org*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.