Overview
About this Role
All California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees perform work that is of the utmost importance, where each employee is important in supporting and promoting an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusivity, essential to the delivery of the department’s mission. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Chief of the Care Program Section within the HIV Care Branch, California Department of Public Health, Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of HIV, HCV, and STIs, Office of AIDS (OA). The Supervisor II provides second level supervision through a Health Program Manager I and one Supervisor I. Plans, organizes, supervises, and oversees a multi-disciplinary team responsible for implementation of the administration of the statewide Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B. RWHAP Part B provides medical, support, and housing services that support the care of Californians living with HIV. Performs and/or guides staff in the development of highly technical and politically sensitive HIV-related policies, funding allocations, and short- and long-term strategies, exercising a CDPH 2388 (Rev. 10/2024) high degree of independent judgement to address the ongoing care and support needs of Californians living with HIV. Collaborates with the HIV Care Branch Chief and other senior managers and staff throughout the OA to integrate relevant epidemiologic and program evaluation data, treatment, and insurance continuation programs administered by the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Branch, HIV prevention and testing technology, and state and national legislative, regulatory, and policy issues with the work of the HIV Care Branch. Performs all aspects of supervision related to timekeeping, progressive discipline, staff development, etc. This position requires statewide travel up to ten percent of the time.
Key Responsibilities
40% Works with Care Operations Unit and Care Business Unit chiefs to implement the HIV Care Program. Guides and assists the development and implementation of statewide policies and allocation processes, evaluates and oversees local assistance and State support budgets and contracts for RWHAP. Plans and distributes workload, sets priorities, ensures staff work is completed, and participates in strategic planning and process improvement. Coordinates and assists management and specialists in the development of annual and other interim mandated reports. Oversees the implementation and monitoring of fiscal and programmatic accountability systems including, ensuring that supervisors and staff carry out compliance monitoring, invoicing and fiscal tracking, contract oversight, and data reporting. Directs and approves development of policy memos, contracts and grants as needed.
25% Facilitates OA’s submission of the federal RWHAP Part B grant applications and subsequent non‑competitive continuation reports. Coordinates budgeting and federal reporting for the RWHAP Part B grant including, but not limited to, the Program Terms Reports, the Annual Progress Report, the Consolidated List of Contractors, and the Ryan White Services Report. Ensures submission of required federal reports through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Electronic Handbooks delegating operational tasks to appropriate staff. Collaborates with OA’s Support Branch, the ADAP Branch, Care Housing Unit, and the Care Evaluation and Monitoring Section on grant management activities. Provides oversight and strategic direction for grant management activities performed by subordinate staff.
15% Oversees and provides guidance and supervision to subordinate staff, through leadership, setting program priorities and objectives, promoting professional development, and responding to staff concerns. Hires, trains, and evaluates individual work performance, effectively utilizes preventive, corrective, and adverse action as appropriate, performs all attendance-related functions, and otherwise manages and motivates employees. Collaborates with the Department’s Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Office of Civil Rights as needed. Provides ongoing coaching to subordinate supervisors to ensure consistent application of departmental policies and supervisory best practices. Establishes performance standards and ensures accountability for meeting program objectives.
15% Attends meetings and represents the Department, OA, and programs on various task forces and planning groups. Oversees and guides staff in the development of legislative analyses/proposals, issue papers, requests for application/proposal, budget change concepts/proposals, programmatic and fiscal drills, etc. Represents the Branch in high‑level meetings, advising executive leadership on program impacts, policy implications, and resource needs.
5% Performs other Supervisor II-related duties as required.
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.
Special Requirements
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel: This position requires statewide travel up to 10 percent of the time.
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam in
License/Certification:
Other:
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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