Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement

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Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement

Contra Costa County Human Resources Department Contra Costa County, California, United States

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement

Description

The Position

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

The Contra Costa Health Services Department currently has a promising career opportunity as an Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement in Contra Costa Health Services. There is currently one vacancy in the Health Services Information Technology division.

The position is ultimately responsible for the design, implementation, and administration of quality management and outcome improvement of their assigned program. The Assistant Director of Safety and Performance Improvement will be supervising subordinate staff, acting as the Director in his/her absence, measuring and improving the quality of care provided to patients and members, developing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with members of the medical staff to ensure open communication and the sharing of information, and performing other related duties as needed.

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To read the complete job description, please visit the website: https://www.cccounty.us/hr .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience in a healthcare setting performing quality measurement or quality improvement activities such as: 1) preparing cost reimbursement reports and analyses for submission to State and/or Federal health care regulatory agencies 2) measuring, monitoring and improving key aspects of care and service, at least one (1) year must have been at a supervisory or management level.

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Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: All applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Oral Interview Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Analyzing & Interpreting Data, Innovative Problem Solving, Leadership, Legal & Regulatory Navigation, and Professional Integrity & Ethics. (Weighted 100%)
The Oral Interview is tentatively scheduled to take place via computer (remotely) during the week of October 13, 2025.

The Oral Interview will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet or smartphone. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment, as well as a computer or mobile device with a camera.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment questions, please contact Health Services Personnel, Recruitment Team at Exams@cchealth.org . For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1-855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$199,915.10 - $242,998.06 Annually
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