The Cook County Board of Commissioners will vote on his potential approval next week, a system spokesperson confirmed.
Dr. Mikaitis has served in the role on an interim basis for almost a year. He joined the system in 2022 as chief quality officer.
“Dr. Mikaitis stood out in the field of multiple high-caliber candidates for his commitment to quality and process improvement, strategic vision, and dedication to the health system’s mission,” Cook County Health Board Chair Lyndon Taylor said in the statement.
He succeeded Israel Rocha, who exited the role in December and was named president of Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente’s Mid-Atlantic states region.
Cook County Health is one of the largest public safety-net systems in the Midwest.
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