Overview

Job Description and Duties

The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II is the lead specialist responsible for managing and reporting for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) Part B and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program grants. The HPS II possesses journeyman level knowledge in grants management and performs the more complex activities required for maintaining federal funding. The incumbent’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, writing grant applications, conducting program planning and compliance, preparing grant budgets, compiling progress and data reports, and coordinating audits. This position requires strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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.