Request for Proposals Health Officer

The City of Bismarck is seeking a qualified physician to serve as the Local Health Officer for the City of Bismarck and Burleigh County. The Health Officer will be responsible for enforcing public health laws, rules, and ordinances, and providing medical consultation to the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health staff. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, be licensed to practice in North Dakota, and have experience in public health or preventive medicine. The selected candidate will be appointed for a five-year term, with the possibility of annual contract renewals. • Serve as the legally appointed Health Officer for the City and County • Review and sign official public health orders, reports, and documents • Advise and guide the Board of Health and BBPH Director • Provide medical consultation to BBPH staff • Liaise with the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) • Maintain an office or regular availability within the jurisdiction