DOC Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Central Region

Job Requisition ID: 55617
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 08/31/2026
Agency:Department of Corrections
Class Title: MEDICAL ADM III - 26404
Skill Option: Special License - IL License to Practice Medicine; appropriate Doctorate degree to comply with Lippert Decree
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications (Range $232,296- $341,256)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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Lead high-impact public health initiatives as Deputy Chief of Health Services for Illinois’ Central Region—advancing women’s health, HIV prevention, and infection control while shaping equitable, system-wide care in a dynamic correctional healthcare environment with exceptional compensation and benefits.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Deputy Chief of Health Services for the Central Region.
• Establishes and maintains a statewide Women’s Health and a HIV Prevention Program for Health Services and monitors all contracts for Health Services, in order to provide individuals in custody with appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, and clinical care.
• Leads the development and ongoing management of a comprehensive statewide Infection Control Program designed to prevent and control communicable diseases among individuals in custody and staff across all facilities.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Serves as a spokesperson for the department representing the Director, Assistant Director, and the Agency Medical Director before the court, Governor’s Office, legislature, officials from federal and state agencies, and various other organizations, the media, and public interest groups advocating, explaining, and interpreting new and revised health services policies and initiatives.
• Participates in budget planning.
• Serves as a liaison to the IDOC Legal Department and various community advocacy groups, medical issues affecting the transgender and non-binary individuals in custody, and other diverse groups represented in the population served.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires three (3) years of substantive medical experience in clinical/medical program direction, planning and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least three (3) years of administrative experience in a healthcare organization.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with current developments in providing healthcare in congregate settings.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working with correctional medicine and National Commission on Correctional Healthcare (NCCHC) guidelines.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience implementing infection control procedures and policies as it applies to current infectious disease protocols and preventative care standards.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in women’s health programs and developing policies for such programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with current HIV prevention and treatment strategies.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience with health concerns and obstacles to care for transgender individuals as well as other marginalized populations.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience utilizing management skills to delegate authority and evaluate and oversee health programs.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working with groups to facilitate change that improves the delivery of care by developing strategies that foster an environment of collaboration and cooperation.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in or with academic programs

Conditions of employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Required to maintain a current/active Illinois license to practice medicine and, in compliance with the Lippert decree, a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) and either board certification in internal medicine, family or emergency medicine or have successfully completed a residency in internal medicine approved by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Association, or have successfully completed a residency in emergency medicine approved by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Requires the ability to be on-call.
• Requires the use of agency-supplied technology.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and or other medical standards set out by the employer.

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (with 24hr on call availability)
Headquarter Location: 1000 E Converse Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Lisa.Devert@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Health Services; Leadership & Management; Public Safety

Agency Statement:

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in the behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; tuition reimbursement; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

As a IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx