Yakima Health District Hiring Local Health Officer to Serve as Chief Medical Officer

06/05/2025

The Yakima Health District is looking to hire a Local Health Officer who will serve as Chief Medical Officer for the Yakima Health District.

This key leadership role involves providing medical and public health expertise, offering policy guidance and recommendations, and engaging in strategic collaboration with community partners and stakeholders to address public health issues in Yakima County.

The Local Health Officer must have thorough knowledge of both medical and public health policies and procedures related to the practice of medicine. The position requires providing medically accurate, scientifically proven advice or guidance, identifying public health priorities and emerging trends, and effectively communicating health data and information in a variety of settings.

Residency in Yakima County is required.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to Victoria Reyes, Executive Assistant, at Victoria.Reyes@co.yakima.wa.us by noon on Monday, June 23, 2025.

Additional Information

www.YakimaHealthDistrict.org