King County - Public Health
Seattle, WA, USA
Jail Health Services (JHS), a division of Public Health | Seattle & King County , is searching for a visionary and mission driven Health Officer/Medical Director to foster a culture of collaboration, teamwork, clinical excellence, and superior operational performance.
The Health Officer/Medical Director is designated as the responsible physician by our accrediting body and has the final medical authority regarding health services and clinical decisions. They oversee clinical care provided to patients in our correctional facilities and ensure we meet high quality standards and patient trust, understanding trauma informed care and factoring equity into key decisions. They are also responsible for setting clear clinical direction; managing people and practice changes; implementing quality improvement initiatives; and ensuring the development and maintenance of clinical protocols, policies, and guidelines.
As a member of the JHS leadership team, the Health...