Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by protecting the public’s health from lead poisoning and contributing to the wide and complex prevention services provided to children with lead poisoning, lead exposure, or at risk of lead exposure.
The candidate works under the general direction of the Program Evaluation and Research Section, Data Systems and Registry Unit Chief and works with a multidisciplinary team. The Research Data Specialist I (RDS I) independently performs functions related to data analysis, data integrity, research and reporting requests, and quality control and management of information received from multiple data systems at the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB). Activities will support blood lead registry management, data handling, case management services, blood lead submission activities, and local health jurisdiction scope of work activities.
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.
