Nurse Midwife (2325) - Department of Public Health

Job description

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. 

nThis is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: 

nnnApplication Opening: Friday, February 6, 2026; Reposted: September 18, 2026

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nnApplication Deadline: Application filing will close on or after Friday, September 25, 2026

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nnSalary: $ to $ (  Rate per hour

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nnAppointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (  

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nnRecruitment ID: PBT-

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nnWork Arrangement: Onsite

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n nBecoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. 

nThe Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. Individuals interested in joining SFDPH should expect to work in person across these settings.

nThe San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. 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.

nUnder general nursing direction, the Certified Nurse Midwife functions within an organized system for the delivery of healthcare as a member of an interprofessional team. The Certified Nurse Midwife provides nurse-midwifery care in the Obstetrics, Midwifery, & Gynecology Clinic, Family Birth Center, and postpartum unit. In collaboration with the physician, the essential job functions include the following:

nnnAntepartum care (both 1:1 and Centering Pregnancy) in collaboration with Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program team members and social service agencies.

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nnIntrapartum care and Birth Center triage.

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nnPostpartum care (inpatient and outpatient).

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nnFamily planning.

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nnFurnishing of medication.

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nnClinical education of nurse-midwifery students, medical students, and residents.

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nnDocumentation of care via electronic medical record.

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nnThe 2325 Certified Nurse Midwife may perform other related duties as assigned/required.

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n nPlease note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website:  

nLicense and Certification:

nnPossession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

n n2. Possession of a valid California Nurse-Midwife license.

nnnPossession of certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board.

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nnPossession of a valid Nurse-Midwife Furnishing Number issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

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n nApplicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

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

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

nnSpanish language skill proficient to provide midwifery care.

n nVerification of Education and Experience: 

nEvery application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications (  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.  

nApplicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or experience verification is required, information on how to verify education and experience requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at 

nNote: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. 

nSelection Procedures: 

nAfter application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following. 

nTraining and Evaluation: (Weight: 100%)

nThe training and evaluation questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: 

nKnowledge of medications and their appropriate use during antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and family planning phases of care. Knowledge of methods and procedures for assessing and managing the health of the pregnant/birthing person, risk factors, and potential complications. Knowledge of signs, symptoms, and potential effects or conditions that present risk to the pregnant person and/or their baby. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their support people from diverse backgrounds. Ability to order and/or perform and interpret common laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging tests. Ability to perform a complete and accurate physical exam and standard medical procedures required for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and family planning. 

nCandidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Evaluation questionnaire to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score. 

nAdditional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. 

nCertification 

nThe certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List Scores. 

nEligible List/Score Report: 

nA confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

nThe duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. 

nTo find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s  ( Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.  

nTerms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: 

nApplicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at 

nThe terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. 

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

nnnInformation About the Hiring Process (

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nnConviction History

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nnEmployee Benefits Overview (  

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nnEqual Employment Opportunity (

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nnDisaster Service Worker

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nnADA Accommodation (

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nnVeterans Preference

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nnRight to Work (

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nnCopies of Application Documents

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nnDiversity Statement (

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n nWhere to Apply 

nAll job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit  begin your application process.  

nApplicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Please consider using a personal email address that you check regularly rather than a work or school account. 

nComputers 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. 

nEnsure 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. 

nApplicants will receive a confirmation email from   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. 

nIf you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Juan Pablo Gonzalez at or .

nWe may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. By applying, you accept the Trust and Privacy Policy ( _gaMTk4NTY3NTQzNC4xNzg3NTg5MDcx _ga_837FY6J1M1*czE3ODc1ODkwNzAkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODc1ODkyMzUkajYwJGwwJGgw)  and you may opt out of text messaging anytime.

nPOSITION #

nThe 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.

Worksite address

san francisco, CA, 94199, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.