Unit Supervisor (Social/Behavioral) (Epidemiology/Biostatistics)

Overview

Incumbents in one of these classifications who possess a Master’s Degree and it is a requirement of the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those who possess a Doctoral Degree or Doctor of Medicine, and it is a requirement of the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary and shall only be eligible for only one amount.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing leadership for evidence-based decision-making to ensure home visiting programs are targeted to high need populations and implemented as intended.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor (RSS) II, Supervisor of the Home Visiting and Systems Evaluation Section. The RSS I provides scientific and management oversight of the Home Visiting Performance Measurement and Evaluation (HVPME) Unit. The HVPME unit conducts a variety of program evaluations to determine the reach, fidelity, outputs, outcomes, and impact of home visiting programs. The RSS I oversees development of management and information systems, development and application of fidelity and performance measures, and the scientific quality of the program evaluation work. Evaluation approaches include qualitative and quantitative methods and are based on relevant public health, evaluation science, implementation science, and social science literature. The incumbent presents the findings through consultation to departmental management and staff, presentations to public health audiences, fact sheets, government reports, and articles in scientific journals.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

 

Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

 

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the attached duty statement.
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Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state’s diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes and more. Most programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by the 1935 Social Security Act’s Title V Block Grant.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division, Center for Family Health, California Department of Public Health.  We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment.  We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions.

CDPH Diversity Statement

CDPH’s success arises from the differences in who we are, how we think and what we experience. It is these differences that best form policies, develop resources and deliver services to serve California’s diverse communities.

CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that works to better serve the needs of California’s diverse communities by delivering innovative solutions and quality resources.

We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are included, treated with dignity and respect, and in a position to contribute to protecting the health of all Californians
CDPH is an E-Verify Employer

The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Leading teams to develop data collection systems
Leading program monitoring and evaluation activities
Working with local public health agencies and leading stakeholder engagement activities
Incorporating health equity concepts into program planning activities
Familiarity with maternal and child health programs and/or topic areas
Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, coordinating team member activities and ensuring that deadlines are met
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Self-motivation and capable of leading a team of experienced researchers
Experience working in Social/Behavioral Sciences and/or Epidemiology/Biostatistics