Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the HIV Policy Specialist for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP) and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I will support the HIV Care Branch in developing program policy letters and standards, creating monitoring tools and templates, researching newly enacted legislation, developing trainings, and working with stakeholders.
This position requires outstanding written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel, are required.
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.
