Company Profile
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Company Overview
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Our Mission Protecting and promoting health and well-being for all in San Francisco.
Our Vision Making San Francisco the healthiest place on earth.
SFDPH is committed to providing quality health care and services for all San Franciscans, regardless of immigration or insurance status. We want all of our patients and clients to continue to seek services with their SFDPOH providers, including care at our clinics and hospitals.
Company History
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH COMMISSION
1. Formulate, evaluate and approve goals, objectives, plans and programs and set policies
consistent with the overall objectives of the City and County, as established by the Mayor
and the Board of Supervisors through the adoption of City legislation;
2. Develop and keep current an Annual Statement of Purpose outlining its areas of jurisdiction,
authorities, purpose and goals, subject to review and approval by the Mayor and the Board
of Supervisors;
3. After public hearing, approve applicable departmental budgets or any budget modifications
or fund transfers requiring the approval of the Board of Supervisors, subject to the Mayor's
final authority to initiate, prepare and submit the annual proposed budget on behalf of the
executive branch and the Board of Supervisors' authority under Section 9.103;
4. Recommend to the Mayor for submission to the Board of Supervisors rates, fees and similar
charges with respect to appropriate items coming within their respective jurisdictions;
5. Unless otherwise specifically provided, submit to the Mayor at least three qualified
applicants, and if rejected, to make additional nominations in the same manner, for the
position of department head, subject to appointment by the Mayor;
6. Remove a department head; the Mayor may recommend removal of a department head to
the commission, and it shall be the commission's duty to act on the Mayor's
recommendation by removing or retaining the department head within 30 days; failure to
act on the Mayor's recommendation shall constitute official misconduct;
7. Conduct investigations into any aspect of governmental operations within its jurisdiction
through the power of inquiry, and make recommendations to the Mayor or the Board of
Supervisors;
8. Exercise such other powers and duties as shall be prescribed by the Board of Supervisors;
9. Appoint an executive secretary to manage the affairs and operations of the board or
Commission.
In furtherance of the discharge of its responsibilities, an appointive board, commission or other
unit of government may:
10. Hold hearings and take testimony; and
11. Retain temporary counsel for specific purposes, subject to the consent of the Mayor and
the City Attorney.
Each board or commission, relative to the affairs of its own department, shall deal with
administrative matters solely through the department head or his or her designees, and any
dictation, suggestion or interference herein prohibited on the part of any member of a board or
commission shall constitute official misconduct; provided, however, that nothing herein
contained shall restrict the board or commission's powers of hearing and inquiry as provided in
this Charter.
Benefits
Health, Dental, Optical
City Employees have access to a variety of health plans to support their, and their families', physical and mental well-being.
Paid time off
City employees earn paid time off each pay period. With a combination of vacation, sick, family, holiday, and other leaves, the City offers a generous leave package when you need it most.
Tuition and training
Most City employees are eligible for tuition and training reimbursement to help support their career growth.
Retire strong
Prepare for retirement easily with a strong pension program and access to industry-leading deferred compensation programs.
Peace of mind
Have peace of mind in case of catastrophic injury. City Employees are covered for both short-term and long-term disability.
Life balance
City employment comes with built-in work-life-balance. Many City roles are eligible for hybrid and alternative work schedules.
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