Public Health Medical Officer — Clinical Lead

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an executive Public Health Physician to lead clinical services at the Public Health Clinic within the Anchorage Health Department. The role emphasizes sexual and reproductive health, contraceptive services, STI care, and cervical health follow-up, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nurses and other clinicians, implement standing orders, and ensure alignment with CDC guidance and state requirements.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and six years of experience in rural and urban medicine, patient care and public health advisement.
• Master or higher-level degree in Public Health or related field with two years of public health experience.
• State of Alaska Physician License at time of application and successful background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient services for the Public Health Clinic at the practitioner level focusing on sexual and reproductive health.
• Provide oversight and mentoring of registered nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel for clinical assessment and treatment.
• Develop and oversee standing orders and medical directives for patient care.
• Review policies and procedures and stay current with CDC recommendations on public health, vaccines, and disease control.
• Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer and State of Alaska to provide disease prevention services and case management input.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Public health expertise

Mentoring nurses

Education

Medical degree from an accredited Medical School

Master's degree in Public Health or related field

Job description

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks an executive Public Health Physician to lead clinical services at the Public Health Clinic within the Anchorage Health Department. The role emphasizes sexual and reproductive health, contraceptive services, STI care, and cervical health follow-up, with a focus on high-quality patient care.

You will supervise nurses and other clinicians, implement standing orders, and ensure alignment with CDC guidance and state requirements.