Chief Operating Officer, Public Health System Transformation

Out Professionals; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 370,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Health in Martinez, CA is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead the county’s public health system, overseeing the hospital network, health centers, health plan, and behavioral health divisions. The role focuses on strategy, resource alignment, and improving organizational effectiveness across a complex health system.

The successful candidate will bring top-tier executive healthcare operations experience, data-driven decision making, and a track record of transformational change

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressively responsible management in healthcare/human services.
• At least three years in an executive leadership role within a large public/nonprofit system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across hospitals, health centers, health plan, and behavioral health divisions.
• Develop long-term system objectives and modernization initiatives.
• Improve transparency, reduce duplication, and enforce best practices.
• Collaborate with other county departments to coordinate services and innovation.
• Align organizational systems with evolving healthcare delivery and managed care.

Skills

Executive leadership

Healthcare operations

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decisions

Union experience

Education

Master’s degree in health administration

Job description

Contra Costa Health in Martinez, CA is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead the county’s public health system, overseeing the hospital network, health centers, health plan, and behavioral health divisions. The role focuses on strategy, resource alignment, and improving organizational effectiveness across a complex health system.

The successful candidate will bring top-tier executive healthcare operations experience, data-driven decision making, and a track record of transformational change