Director of Alameda County Health

Director Of Alameda County Health

Berkeley Search Consultants has been retained by the County of Alameda to conduct the recruitment for their Director of Alameda County Health position. The County of Alameda is one of California's most populous counties with over 1.6 million residents. Alameda County Health (AC Health) promotes and protects the well-being of all who live, work, learn, and play in the County of Alameda (County).

With an annual operating budget of over $1 billion and nearly 2,000 employees, AC Health is the County's largest agency. AC Health provides fully integrated health services through a complete network of public and private partnerships that honor the diversity of our communities, partners closely with key health organizations, including Alameda Health System, Alameda Health Consortium, and Alameda Alliance for Health, and invests in community-based providers to strengthen services and improve health outcomes.

The Director of Alameda County Health provides overall leadership for the agency, advising the Board of Supervisors on medical, mental health, community health, and substance abuse services while overseeing policies, operations, and budgets. The role also represents the County in legislative forums, builds community partnerships, and ensures programs align with evolving healthcare needs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive executive-level experience in a large public agency delivering health and human services to economically and culturally diverse communities. The successful candidate should be an innovative, analytical, and courageous leader with a collaborative, courteous, and creative management style, supported by strong communication skills.

Education and Experience :

Education : Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Public Policy, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, or a closely related field. Or current employment as an agency or department head with the County of Alameda, or assistant director in AC Health.

Experience : Five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, three years of which must have been as an administrator or principal assistant administrator of a large diverse program or organization with the delivery of health care services to the public; or any combination of training, education and experience that will provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Skills :

Community Leadership : Demonstrates integrity, high personal standards, and a proven record of serving diverse populations while fostering inclusion across staff, consultants, and advisors.

Strategic Vision : Balances big-picture thinking in health care delivery with pragmatic implementation; politically astute in navigating complex environments.

Equity-Focused : Leads with transparency, resilience, and respect; works effectively with elected bodies and diverse communities through an equity lens to address health care disparities.

Operational Excellence : Applies strong financial and budget management skills to align resources with mission and make data-driven decisions.

Problem Solving & Communication : Makes sound decisions by weighing multiple perspectives, listening actively, building consensus, and cultivating productive relationships.

Innovation in Health Care : Embraces change, drives innovation, and leads transformation in a rapidly evolving health care system.

In summary, the successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to the County and its long-term success.

Attractive Factors :

With a population of over 1.6M residents, County of Alameda is one of the largest counties in the country. The Director of Alameda County Health will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community on a large scale.

Important Note :

This position will be considered "open" until final selection is made. Candidates must apply by November 12th, 2025, for first consideration. If you are interested in learning more, would like to be considered for future roles, or know of qualified individuals you would like to refer, please contact or submit your resume to Julia Morse and Phong Trieu at jmorse@berkeleysearch.com and ptrieu@berkeleysearch.com.