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Job Description
DESCRIPTION
THE DEPARTMENT
With an annual operating budget of over $1 billion and nearly 2,000 employees, AC Health is the County’s largest agency. AC Health provides fully integrated health services through a complete network of public and private partnerships that honor the diversity of our communities, partners closely with key health organizations, including Alameda Health System, Alameda Health Consortium, and Alameda Alliance for Health, and invests in community-based providers to strengthen services and improve health outcomes.
THE POSITION
The Director of Alameda County Health provides overall leadership for the agency, advising the Board of Supervisors on medical, mental health, community health, and substance abuse services while overseeing policies, operations, and budgets. The role also represents the County in legislative forums, builds community partnerships, and ensures programs align with evolving healthcare needs.
The ideal candidate brings extensive executive-level experience in a large public agency delivering health and human services to economically and culturally diverse communities. The successful candidate should be an innovative, analytical, and courageous leader with a collaborative, courteous, and creative management style, supported by strong communication skills.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply click the thumbnail below to view the recruitment brochure.
Link to the above recruitment brochure:
Director of Alameda County Health-Recruitment Brochure
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Education: Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. Or current employment as an agency or department head with the County of Alameda, or assistant director in AC Health.
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, three years of which must have been as an administrator or principal assistant administrator of a large diverse program or organization with the delivery of health care services to the public; or any combination of training, education and experience that will provide the required knowledge and abilities.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Berkeley Search Consultants has been retained by the County of Alameda to conduct the recruitment for their Director of Alameda County Health position. The County of Alameda is one of California’s most populous counties with over 1.6 million residents. Alameda County Health (AC Health) promotes and protects the well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in the County of Alameda (County).
This position will be considered "open" until final selection is made. Candidates must apply by November 12th, 2025 for first consideration. If you are interested in learning more, or know of qualified individuals you would like to refer, please contact or submit your resume to Julia Morse and Phont Trieu at jmorse@berkeleysearch.com and ptrieu@berkeleysearch.com
Closing Date/Time: 11/12/2025 5:00:00 PM -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Alameda
Show moreAlameda County, California, was established in 1853. The County was created from the territory of two counties created in 1850: Contra Costa and Santa Clara. It was given the local name for the region, Alameda, which translated loosely as "a grove of poplars." The County enjoys a varied geography ranging from urban marinas to rolling open spaces to hillside lakes and streams. Alameda is the seventh most populous county in California, and has 14 incorporated cities and several unincorporated communities. The total population is estimated to be 1,510,271 as of April 2010, a 4.6% increase from April 2000. During the same time period, California's population rose 10%. Oakland is the seat of County government and the largest city.
Alameda County is characterized by rich diversity and culture. Population growth has occurred with the natural net increase of births over deaths, but also from substantial immigration, and Alameda County is now one of the most ethnically diverse regions in the Bay Area and the nation. The 2010 Census shows that there is no majority racial or ethnic group in Alameda County. Compared to the 2000 Census, the Black / African American population decreased countywide by 11%, the Asian population increased by 31%, and the Hispanic population increased by 23%. According to the California Department of Education, 53 languages were spoken by English language learners in the K-12 public school systems in Alameda County in 2008-09.
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