The San Mateo County Health System, Family Health Services Division invites applications for the position of

San Mateo County San Mateo County is located on a scenic peninsula between San Francisco and the Silicon

Valley, offering a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous

attractions. The 700,000 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry,

cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, rural open space, and a geographical

location in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula.

The Health System The mission of the Health System is to help San Mateo County residents lead longer and

better lives by protecting the public's health from environmental and communicable disease

hazards; promoting communities that make the healthiest choice the easiest choice; and

providing services to vulnerable populations. We seek individuals who are excited to

promote our five values of providing the right service at the right time and place; providing a

great experience to all who interact with us; preventing health problems through policy

changes; using the funds entrusted to us wisely; and creating a great place to work.

Family Health Services As a division of the Health System, Family Health Services aims to promote the healthiest

start and best trajectory possible for children and families in San Mateo County. The

primary programs are: Home Visiting programs targeting pregnant women, young children

and other populations at-risk of poor health outcomes; Public Health Nutrition services

which include the Women Infants and Children’s (WIC) and Nutrition Education and

Obesity Prevention (NEOP) programs; Child Health Services, which works with pediatric

providers to connect children to high-quality preventive and follow-up services; the

California Children’s Services (CCS) program, including a Medical Therapy Unit for CCS

kids; and other public health and supportive services for low-income children and families.

We work in concert with a range of community and County partners to support and

promote health and well-being. Our work occurs in community settings, including in clients’

homes, and clinic settings across San Mateo County. www.smchealth.org

The Position We are seeking a passionate and creative leader for the position of Director of Public Health Nutrition. This

position leads the Health System’s work to provide comprehensive County-wide nutrition programs including

the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program, the Nutrition Education and

Obesity Prevention (NEOP) grant, as well as nutrition consultation services for the Senior Nutrition Program

and the CalFresh Program. The Director provides expert and technical support for county staff wellness activ-

ities and nutrition related services; develops, implements and evaluates goals, objectives, policies and proce-

dures related to nutrition education programs as they relate comprehensively to positive outcomes for county

residents; and provides leadership and coordination to community groups, public and private agencies, adviso-

ry boards and volunteers in planning and implementing nutrition programs.

Reporting to the Director of Family Health, the Director of Public Health Nutrition oversees a budget of over $5 million, and exercises direct and indi-

rect supervision over 40 professional, paraprofessional, technical and clerical staff, including supervisory positions. This position will contribute to over-

all division policy development, staff engagement, improvement efforts and a Health System culture of coaching, transparency and continual learning.

Ideal Qualifications The new Director of Public Health Nutrition is:

A passionate advocate for promoting a healthy start for all children in SM County, particularly the lowest income residents and communities.

An expert in nutrition and the conditions that affect access to healthy food and healthful behaviors, including breastfeeding, increased consump-

tion of fresh fruits and vegetables, and reduced consumption of foods with added sugars, processed foods and unhealthy quantities of food.

Knowledgeable of and experienced in public health, nutrition and government operations.

A skilled manager who enlists the knowledge and ideas of her/his staff, nurtures and sustains strong teams, and brings out the best in others.

An effective leader who embraces the opportunities presented by a dynamic landscape and limited resources, and has experience optimizing finan-

cial, technology and other resources to advance effective and efficient service delivery. Significant experience developing and meeting public budg-

et expectations highly desirable.

A curious and creative problem-solver who fosters relationships with and partners constructively with key stakeholders.

A respectful learner of our community’s diverse cultures who strives to assure that the populations that have shouldered health disparities are prior-

itized in our efforts to create healthier and more equitable communities.

A relevant Bachelor’s degree is required along with at least three years of management experience. License as a Registered Dietitian (RD) is strongly

preferred. A Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition or equivalent work experience may substitute for RD.

Example Duties Some of the duties and responsibilities include the following:

Direct program planning, budget development and overall manage-

ment of (WIC) and (NEOP) grants including oversight of services at 7

distinct WIC service locations throughout the county and nutrition

education activities in K-12 schools and targeted community locations.

Coordinate process improvement activities in WIC and NEOP to iden-

tify ways to report program outcomes.

Work with WIC supervisory team on bi-annual State Program Evalua-

tion outcomes to remain in compliance with USDA/WIC policies and

procedures.

Monitor and prepare reports of current WIC and NEOP data to in-

form Family Health and Health System management of successes and

areas of improvement.

Develop and submit intra-division projects to enhance WIC referral

services and improve client utilization including a request to CDPH for

sharing WIC participant data with the Health System Master Patient

Index.

Prepare request for proposal documents to solicit community based

organizations who would deliver nutrition education services as subcon-

tracts for our NEOP grant.

Chair the Family Health Services Wellness Committee and Nutrition

Services Team (NST) which is comprised of all dietitians and dietetic

technicians working for San Mateo County

Provide technical assistance to the Countywide Wellness Committee to

inform the Nutrition Standards of the Countywide Wellness Policy.

Lead monthly leadership meetings for the three county collaborative

Regional Breastfeeding Liaison sub grant of WIC.

Preceptor for RDN and DTR dietetic internships at SFSU and Merritt

College. Preceptor for Nutrition Assistant Certification program at

City College in SF.

Serve as liaison to the Get Healthy San Mateo Initiatives, specifically to

address focus on food access and school wellness activities.

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range is $102,565 to $128,211.

The County offers an excellent benefits package that is availa-

ble to spouses, domestic partners, and other dependents, in-

cluding:

A choice of three County Retirement System plans and

health benefits for retirees.

Choice of medical and dental plans with the majority of the

premium paid for employee and eligible family members

plus Flexible Spending Account option. The vision care

plan is fully paid for employee and eligible dependents.

$50,000 of Basic Life Insurance. Family Death, Disability

and Supplemental Life Insurance policies are available to

employees. Long Term Disability benefits fully paid by the

County.

13 paid days of vacation a year for the first 5 years of ser-

vice. Additional days are added with increased years of ser-

vice.

130 hours of Administrative Leave per year to use as time

off. In April of each year, employees have the opportunity

to convert 50% of their then current Administrative Leave

hours balance for a cash payment.

Other Benefits Include: Employee Health & Fitness Pro-

grams, Commute Alternative Program, Employee Assis-

tance Program, Dependent Care Assistance Plan, First

Time Home Buyer Program, Deferred Compensation, and

Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Recruitment Schedule Open Recruitment ................................................................. July 6, 2016 at 5 PM

Application Deadline ......................................................................... July 28, 2016

Application Screening ..................................................................... August 2, 2016

Panel Interviews ............................................................................ August 10, 2016

Finalist Interviews ............................................................ Week of August 15, 2016

Desired Start Date ..................................................................... September 5, 2016

All interviews will be held in San Mateo County and applicants must participate at their own expense.

How to Apply To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be submit-ted using the County’s online application system by 5 PM on July 28, 2016.

1. Resume in PDF format. Please list RD license, if applicable. 2. A cover letter in PDF format that includes a discussion on the following areas:

Your experience in managing public health nutrition programs or similar pro-grams. In your response describe the size, scope and goals of the program, com-plexity of the budget, and number of staff supervised for each experience cited.

Your thoughts on the key challenges and opportunities to promote healthy eat-ing among the low-income population in San Mateo County, with a specific fo-cus on pregnant women and children age five and under.

One example that demonstrates your ability to lead a team in achieving high performance in meeting client/customers needs.

Please submit both resume and cover letter at jobs.smcgov.org. Emailed, late and in-complete submissions will not be accepted!

For questions please contact Lisa Yapching, Personnel Services Manager at 650-363-4381 or by email at lyapching@smcgov.org. .