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Chief Medical Officer
Job no: 560303
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Northridge
Categories: MPP, Probationary, Health Professionals, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)
At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community!
CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles https://www.csun.edu/leadership-principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.
Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) oversees clinical operations and healthcare delivery, ensures compliance with accreditation and professional standards, supports quality improvement and credentialing activities, provides medical guidance to clinical staff, delivers direct patient care, and coordinates campus and public health initiatives.

• Oversees the delivery of health care services, including medical diagnostic and treatment activities of general primary care physicians, consultant specialty physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals at Klotz Student Health Center to ensure a high standard of medical care consistent with college student health needs and the prevailing standards of care among primary care providers in Southern California.
• Serves as Laboratory Director. In collaboration with Laboratory lead, formulates policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the Klotz laboratory, pharmacy, and x-ray departments, including compliance with state, federal, and CSU regulations as well as the preparation of materials/documentation to meet COLA and other respective accreditation requirements.
• Oversees travel medicine. Provides travel consultation to students, staff and faculty, including travel physicals. Coordinates lectures for academic groups travelling internationally, meeting with travel clinicians/RNs/lead pharmacist both before the lecture to debrief and plan for smooth delivery of relevant care including scheduling appointments and providing relevant travel vaccines; meets with team after travel group appointments and vaccines are completed to discuss strengths and areas of improvement.
• Develops, revises, and oversees the implementation of clinical policies and protocols consistent with AAAHC standards; participates on the Accreditation Committee. Assists and supports the SHC Director in the preparation of materials and site surveys for accreditation.
• Chairs the Quality Improvement Program, including (but not limited to): providing direction and oversight to the Quality Improvement Committee; identifies issues affecting healthcare quality and proposes and institutes systems to address these deficiencies; develops and coordinates the process and analysis of peer review; develops and implements mechanisms for assessment and feedback of patient care and clinic operations.
• Serves as CMO for the Credentialing Committee. Reviews credentialing reports with SHC Director through CVO database. Completes credentialing and privileging of all licensed staff every three years in accordance with AAAHC requirements. Ensures new licensed staff complete credentialing prior to first day of work. Oversees and incorporates semi-annual peer review of SHC clinicians into privileging.
• Provides direct patient care covering the full scope of student health needs in a primary care setting, including interviewing patients, diagnosing medical problems, prescribing treatment, counseling patients, conducting physical examinations, performs minor surgery not including general anesthesia, referring patients to specialists within and outside the SHC, ordering and interpreting X-Ray and lab tests, and performing related health care duties, and recording and completing case histories and reports.

• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in primary care, public health, integrated ambulatory care, or college health settings, preferably serving diverse populations.
• Minimum of two years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience overseeing interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy services.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency preparedness, emergency response management, and continuity of operations planning within a healthcare or higher education environment.
• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited institution with a Master's Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to serve collaboratively on multidisciplinary committees, including but not limited to Emergency Response, Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention and Control, and Risk Management committees.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with healthcare accreditation and regulatory compliance standards, including quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a current and unrestricted California physician license.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration/certification.
• Possession of a Board certification in primary care and/or specialty.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) course/certification.
• Certification and/or eligibility as a Laboratory Director in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Clinical Leadership: Ability to provide effective medical direction and guidance to physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, laboratory staff, radiology professionals, and other clinical personnel.
• Quality Improvement: Ability to evaluate healthcare quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective systems that strengthen patient care and clinical operations.
• Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance: Strong knowledge of healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, credentialing requirements, infection prevention practices, and professional standards.
• Clinical Decision-Making: Advanced ability to assess, diagnose, treat, counsel, and refer patients while exercising sound medical judgment across a broad range of student health needs.
• Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work effectively with clinical professionals, campus partners, external healthcare providers, and local, state, and federal public health agencies.
• Staff Development and Accountability: Ability to foster professional development, provide meaningful performance feedback, support training initiatives, and promote a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable workplace.

• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.
• Demonstrated commitment to employee development, recognition, and accountability to further operational goals.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $270,000 - $285,732 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

General Information

• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'limited reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• Applications received through August 31, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity
CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.
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Advertised: Aug 12 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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