0941 CHIEF INTEGRITY OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY AFFAIRS

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.  

• Application Opening: September 5, 2025
• Application Deadline: Application filing will close on or after September 19, 2025. 
• Salary: $193,700 and $247,260 Annually (Range A) 
• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt  
• Recruitment ID: PEX-0941-EXEMPT 

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services. 

The Chief Integrity Officer and Director of the Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs is an executive-level role responsible for overseeing all privacy and compliance activities across SFDPH, ensuring adherence to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards in alignment with SFDPH’s mission, vision, and values. The Chief Integrity Officer and Director of the Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs reports to the SFDPH Chief Operating Officer. 

The Chief Integrity Officer and Director of the Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs (0941 Manager VI) performs the following essential job functions:  

• Directs the development, implementation, and oversight of SFDPH’s privacy and data security policies
• Ensures the department’s compliance with all federal and state health privacy laws (e.g., HIPAA, CMIA) 
• Manages the delivery of privacy and compliance education programs for all SFDPH employees, volunteers, medical and professional staff, contractors, alliances, business associates, and other appropriate third parties 
• Oversees data-sharing governance across departments and agencies 
• Serves as internal privacy and security consultant to executive leadership; advises the organization about current privacy/security legislation and any changes to regulatory requirements 
• Directs the SFDPH Compliance Program, including policy development, enforcement, and reporting 
• Oversees the reporting of potential data breaches and other privacy violations, initiates and manages investigations, and implements appropriate corrective actions
• Leads enterprise risk assessments and audits; ensures appropriate mitigation strategies are in place 
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including Human Resources, Risk Management, the City Attorney’s Office, and government agencies regarding health care compliance and privacy matters 
• Represents SFDPH’s privacy and compliance interests with external parties such as state, federal or local government bodies working on adoption or amendment of privacy/compliance legislation, regulations, and standards 
• Provides leadership and oversight for compliance-related investigations, including whistleblower cases 

The Chief Integrity Officer and Director of the Office of Compliance and Privacy Affairs (0941 Manager VI) may perform other duties as assigned/required. 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, AND 
2. Experience: Five (5) years of managerial experience overseeing health care compliance or privacy, of which all must include supervising professionals 

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to two (2) years. One year (2,000 hours) of qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.  

One-year fulltime employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS  

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring. 

• Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree 
• Possession of a Certification in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or a related professional certification. 

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Where to Apply

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

The applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH.  

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Marielle Saldajeno at [email protected] or 628-271-6820.   

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging. 

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.