Job Details

Overview

CHIEF INTEGRITY OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE AND PRIVACY AFFAIRS (0941 Manager VI) – City and County of San Francisco, Department of Public Health. 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. This role reports to the SFDPH Chief Operating Officer.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 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 privacy/compliance legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Provides leadership and oversight for compliance-related investigations, including whistleblower cases.

Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, AND
• Experience: Five (5) years of managerial experience overseeing health care compliance or privacy, including 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 is equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units. One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours.

Desirable Qualifications

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

Important note: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Misrepresentation may disqualify you from this recruitment or future opportunities.

Application Information

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

Additional Information

For questions regarding this recruitment or the application process, contact the analyst, Marielle Saldajeno, at ...@sfdph.org or 628-###-####. Information about the hiring process, conviction history, employee benefits, equal employment opportunity, and other related items are provided in the SFDPH postings.

Where to Apply

All job applications must be submitted through the online portal. Please visit to begin your application. Computers are available for the public to file online applications in specified SF locations.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applications will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or other protected status.

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