Overview
About this Role
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving in a specialist capacity as expert medical consultant for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections for the HAI Program, other programs in the Department of Public Health, and other state and local agencies and organizations. The incumbent works under the administrative direction of the Assistant Chief of the Healthcare Associated Infections Program (HAI Program), Center for Healthcare Quality.
Key Responsibilities
35% Provides consultation and oversight in the planning, organization, and conduct of epidemiologic investigations of healthcare-associated infections. Provides direct assistance in the epidemiologic investigation of outbreaks of healthcare-associated infections and recommends control and prevention measures to local health departments when requested. Coordinates epidemiologic investigations with local, state, federal and other responding agencies. Serves as a medical lead for healthcare-associated infection prevention and control activities for emergency preparedness and response, including pandemic influenza, bioterrorism, and emerging infectious diseases.
30% Develops State guidance to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections. Provides education and training to healthcare providers on prevention and control of healthcare associated infections. Provides education and consultation on healthcare-associated infections to partners and stakeholders, including other programs in the Center for Health Care Quality such as Licensing and Certification, the Healthcare-Associated Infections Advisory Committee, the Division of Communicable Disease Control and other programs in the Center for Infectious Diseases, other programs in the Department of Public Health, other state agencies including the Department of Health Care Services, local health departments, and other governmental and non-governmental agencies concerned with healthcare-associated infections. Maintains expertise in the diagnosis and prevention of healthcare-associated infections, including recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), professional organizations and the standards of practice in the medical community.
25% Serves as clinical consultant to HAI Program team leads, local health departments, and other CDPH programs on healthcare-associated infections. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing HAI Program activities, such as related to healthcare epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship. Initiates, plans, and directs comprehensive studies and projects aimed to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance occurring in California healthcare facilities. Leads statewide activities for the prevention and surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant and other emerging healthcare-associated infections. Oversees high level program initiatives and special projects. Analyzes and interprets surveillance data and identifies areas with the greatest opportunity for prevention to direct efforts and plan resource allocation.
5% Conceives and develops grant proposals for outside funding to supplement and extend research and program activities related to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections and transmission and emergence of antimicrobial-resistant infections. Presents findings at scientific medical conferences and publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals.
5% Performs other work‑related duties as necessary.
Qualifications
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
Confidential – Low
Conflict of Interest (COI) screening
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel: 10%
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam
License/Certification: M.D.
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
CDPH works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
Diversity Statement
At 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 for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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