| Location | San Mateo, CA |
| Salary | $320,341–$400,400 Per Year |
Chief Medical Officer (Open & Promotional)
Salary
$320,341.00 - $400,400.00 Annually
Location
County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
D215G
Department
San Mateo Medical Center
Division
Administrative and Quality Management Services
Opening Date
10/14/2026
Closing Date
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
50B
Description
San Mateo Medical Center is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader for the position of Chief Medical Officer.
Please view our Online Brochure for a detailed description of the position and instructions on how to apply.
Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the Countys website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the Countys website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by 11:59 PM
Application Screening: Week of November 2, 2026
Panel Interviews: Week of November 16, 2026
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire, support and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
HR Contact: Ximena Burns - Chief Medical Officer (D215)
We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)
In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.
As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.
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Possession of a current California license to practice medicine is required to qualify for this recruitment. Do you possess a current California license to practice medicine? (Please include your license number on the Certificates & Licenses section of the application. A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
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Are you Board Certified? If yes, please list the areas in which you are Board Certified.
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Do you have at least five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership, administrative, or management experience within a healthcare organization?
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If yes, please briefly describe your leadership experience, including your roles, scope of responsibility, and the types of healthcare organizations or services you have led. Be specific.
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Do you have experience providing physician or clinical leadership and working collaboratively with medical providers and healthcare leaders to improve the delivery and quality of care?
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If yes, please briefly describe your experience, including your leadership responsibilities and an example of how you worked with providers and/or healthcare leaders to improve quality, access, patient care, or clinical outcomes. Be specific.
Required Question
Employer County of San Mateo
Address County of San Mateo Human Resources Department
500 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City, California, 94063-1663
Phone (650) 363-4343
Website https://jobs.smcgov.org