PH Physician Supervisor - Clinical Director VDHNF005

Public HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$196K - $211K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Title: PH Physician Supervisor - Clinical Director VDHNF005

State Role Title: Physician II

Hiring Range: $196,687 - $211,000

Pay Band: 8

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: NORFOLK HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Bold and catalytic, the Norfolk Department of Public Health is transforming the health landscape of our community through groundbreaking initiatives and strategic partnerships. We are committed to fostering a culture of radical collaboration, excellence, inclusivity, and resilience.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where your skills and passion can make a catalytic impact. If you are ready to contribute to meaningful change and be part of a forward-thinking organization, NDPH is the place for you!

Job Duties

Norfolk Health Department is seeking a PH Physician Supervisor to serves as the Clinic Director and chief clinician for the health district, providing clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for public health clinical services.

Responsible for the supervision of physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals, oversight of clinic operations, quality management, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Provides direct patient care and serves as the district's clinical authority to ensure delivery of safe, effective, equitable, and patient-centered public health services.

This Recruitment Qualifies for Exceptional Recruitment and Incentive Options,

INCLUDING SIGN ON BONUS, LEAVE GRANT, AND OTHER POTENTIAL BENEFITS MAY BE

OFFERED.

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.
  • Ability to represent the District Health Director in community events, partner engagements, and in other situations where public health leadership is required to achieve the agency's mission.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with ability to oversee multiple departments, including office management, HR, and finance; sensitivity to workplace culture; excellent communicator.
  • Vision: responsible for making high-level decisions that keep the NDPH relevant and effective in carrying out our mission.

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:

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. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Ciara Everett

Phone: 757-683-2804

Email: ndphhr@vdh.virginia.gov [ndphhr@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.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as the Clinic Director and chief clinician, providing operational and administrative leadership for public health clinical services. Responsible for supervising licensed healthcare professionals and ensuring the delivery of safe, equitable, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Requires extensive knowledge of public health and clinical preventive medicine, along with experience managing medical professionals. Board certification or eligibility in preventive medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipPublic Health AdministrationMedical SupervisionData AnalysisStakeholder Engagement

Public Health — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$204k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $202k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PH Physician Supervisor - Clinical Director VDHNF005 at Virginia Information Technologies Agency a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 80% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,509 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Norfolk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Virginia Information Technologies Agency

IT Services and IT Consulting
Richmond, VA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

12 paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Sick leave
Family/personal leave