Overview
Job Description and Duties
The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II functions include acting as a trainer for PSE change, being the legislative lead, and promoting school-based/school-linked oral health programs. The HPS II is a highly skilled technical program consultant with the ability to manage a variety of tasks, is the lead expert on PSE change and will play a key role in shaping and guiding organizational decisions to support and improve the oral health of all Californians through prevention, education, and organized community efforts.
Responsibilities include developing and implementing PSE change strategies, leading strategic planning and partnership building with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trainer for PSE change principles and practices, representing the organization in all legislative matters, and promoting oral health programs and initiatives to improve outcomes.
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.
