Overview
Job Description and Duties
The candidate works under the general direction of the Chief, Health and Nutrition Education, Health Program Manager II (HPM II). The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) integrates and supports the WIC Program by staying abreast of the most current public health policies addressing the WIC Program population. Serves as the lead policy specialist to integrate maternal, infant, and child public health content into WIC nutrition education materials. Supports and represents the HPM II by attending assigned internal and external workgroups and committees that serve like populations. Assures that the public health framework is integrated into WIC nutrition education and training materials and creates reports and white papers on current and emergent public health issues.
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (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.
