Public Health Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $109,720.00 - $151,174.40 Annually
Location : Hesperia, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19188DPH-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 03/07/2026
The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH) Clinic Operations is looking for a Clinic Unit Manager to manage Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and Public Health Clinics. The Clinic Unit Manager will plan, coordinate, direct, evaluate the clinic and supervise assigned staff. This recruitment will be used to fill a vacancy for a High Desert position located at the Hesperia Public Health Clinic.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures, objectives and standards of care, safety initiatives, environmental and infection control and prevention standards.
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of health center budget; monitors resource utilization, creates reports, manages and reconcile budget and explains budget variances; control overtime.
• Supervises and direct the work of Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Medical Assistants assigned to the Clinics.
• Plans workflow, completes work performance evaluations; disciplinary actions and hiring.
• Ensures compliance with state, federal, local and OSHA regulations.
• Prepares schedule, oversees payroll time, attendance processing including approving time off.
• Completes planning, implementation, and evaluation of competencies for licensed and clinical support staff.
• Oversees the development and implementation of continuous patient experience improvement efforts.
• Leads performance improvement measures.
• Serves as liaison to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs professional nursing duties as needed.

For more information, refer to the Clinic Unit Manager - ARMC job description.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
Employee Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
ABOUT DPH -FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS
Our health centers provide a wide range of low-cost, confidential health services. Our mission is to protect health, prevent disease, and promote equal opportunity for health and well-being. We celebrate and respect the uniqueness of cultures, communities and beliefs and are here to give San Bernardino County residents health care in a friendly atmosphere.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet ALL of the following:
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain Registered Nurse licensure with the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
EDUCATION: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Business, Healthcare Administration or any healthcare related field.
CERTIFICATION: Must possess and maintain current Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
EXPERIENCE:
Option 1: Three (3) years as an Registered Nurse (RN), including one (1) year serving as a full-scope nurse supervisor in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting.
-OR-
Option 2: Five (5) years as an RN including two (2) years as a charge nurse in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting serving as a charge nurse.
Substitution: A Master's of Science degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or healthcare related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience under Option 2 only. Charge Nurse experience can't be substituted.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with five (5) or more years of outpatient and clinic operations experience.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Supervisory Nurses Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of your County Application in order to be evaluated.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

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Registered Nurse Licensure: Do you possess a current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN)?

• Yes
• No

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License: Indicate your current California Registered Nurse license number and expiration date in the following format: California RN 123456, expires 1/31/2028. If you do not possess a California registered nurse license, indicate "N/A." Incomplete information will result in disqualification.
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Certification: Do you possess a current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Education: Indicate the highest degree you possess in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Public Health or a related field.

• Master's Degree or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate Degree
• No conferred degree

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Degree: Provide degree(s) information below (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Loma Linda University, 2021).Indicate "N/A" below, if you do not possess a Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration or other related healthcare field.
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Experience: I am qualifying for Public Health Clinic Unit Manager under the following option:NOTE: Please ensure that relevant experience is clearly detailed in the appropriate section of your application.

• Option 1: Three (3) years as an RN which includes one (1) year serving as a full-scope nurse supervisor in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting..
• Option 2: Five (5) years as an RN in which two (2) years serving as a charge nurse in a outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting.
• None of the above.

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Registered Nurse Experience: Describe your experience working in outpatient primary care, ambulatory or clinic setting.. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment and title. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.
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Supervisory/Charge Nurse Experience: Describe your experience managing professional nursing staff (i.e. completing Work Performance Evaluations, budget, disciplinary actions) OR your experience working as a Charge Nurse. Include the name of the employer, dates of employment and title. If you do not possess this experience, indicate N/A.
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Certificates: Select each of the following certifications you currently hold.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Trauma Core Nursing
• CCRN or CEN
• Certified Nurse Operating Room
• Chemotherapy provider card
• Hemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis or CNN
• Management of Assault Behavior
• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse License
• National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Trauma Care RN
• Other
• None of the above

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Travel: This position may require travel throughout the county to other Public Health clinics to provide coverage. Are you willing to travel to the other clinics to provide coverage when needed?

• Yes
• No

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able ...