Public Health Clinic Unit Manager

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.

• 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 reconciles budget and explains budget variances; control overtime.
• Supervises and directs 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.

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).

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.

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.

• 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 an 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 an 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.
• The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree with five (5) or more years of outpatient and clinic operations experience.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, Friday, March 20, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

There will be a competitive evaluation of…