Title: District Medical Director

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $186,271 - $198,865

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: PENINSULA HQ

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/hampton-peninsula/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Welcome to the Hampton and Peninsula Health Districts of the Virginia Department of Health!

We are proud to serve as the public health team dedicated to delivering the core essential functions of the Virginia Department of Health. Our mission is to promote health and well-being and ensure access to vital resources for nearly 500,000 residents across six localities: the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.

Our service area is uniquely positioned between the York River to the north, the Chesapeake Bay to the east, and the James River to the south. Within our districts, you'll find:

• Key military and government partners, including Fort Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and Jefferson Lab
• Renowned educational institutions, such as Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, William & Mary, and Virginia Peninsula Community College
• A robust clinical provider network, featuring three major health systems—Riverside, Sentara, and Bon Secours—as well as Southeastern Virginia Health System, Lackey Clinic, Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center, and numerous outpatient facilities
• Major employers and industries, including Huntington Ingalls Industries (formerly Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company)
• Popular tourist destinations, such as Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, The Noland Trail, Virginia Living Museum, The Mariners’ Museum & Park, Virginia Air & Space Science Center, and Fort Monroe National Monument

Together, we work to protect and improve the health of our communities through collaboration, innovation, and service.

Serving as chief clinician in a health district responsible for formal supervision of other Physicians, pharmacy operations, clinical social workers, certified nurse practitioners, and others as designated, by assigning, scheduling, reviewing, and formally evaluating their work. Also provides direct care by performing examinations, diagnoses, treats, counsels and prescribes treatments for patients and makes referrals as needed to other medical and clinical specialists. Work requires licensure by the Virginia Board of Medicine.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and clinical preventive medicine
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Skilled in use of automation for data collection and analysis and in presentations and teaching
• Ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team, work with the media, and cope with change in the workplace
• Knowledge of Communicable Disease Investigation and surveillance activates
• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of public health and clinical preventive medicine
• Ability to examine, diagnose and effectively treat a variety of patients and to coordinate work and maintain strong relationships with the professional and non-professional medical community
• Experience in managing medical professionals and programs, preferably public health

Additional Considerations

• Board certification/eligibility in preventive medicine or equivalent combination of training and experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: HPHD Human Resources

Phone: 757-594-8045

Email: HPHD.HR@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.