JC-472824 – Program Manager

Overview

Under general direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) II, Chief of the Adolescent Health Section, the HPM I performs the management responsibilities related to planning, implementing, and monitoring of AFLP. The HPM I provides direct oversight for the program, establishes and monitors work plans and timelines, provides technical consultation on key activities, reviews deliverables, delegates tasks and establishes the program’s direction, in consultation with the Adolescent Health Section Manager and alignment with the priorities of the division. The HPM I supervises a small multidisciplinary team of program consultants. The HPM I represents the MCAH Division at federal, state, and local meetings. Travel up to 10% statewide as needed.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER I
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of public health principles – including equity, reproductive justice and trauma-informed approaches, social drivers of health, meaningful youth engagement, primary prevention, and public health assessment and improvement.
High degree of organization, attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and technical expertise related to program development, implementation, and training/capacity building.
Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of inclusive leadership practices.
Initiative to ensure high quality program management and coordination.
Strengths-based approach to staff supervision, team building, and program oversight.
Demonstrated commitment and experience advancing equity and diversity and contributing to an accessible and inclusive working environment.
Functions effectively and works collaboratively in a team environment with diverse groups of people, as well as works independently by taking lead responsibility for key projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
Effectively develop work plans, establish and maintain program priorities, and monitor/track contracts and deliverables.
Experience in successfully organizing and facilitating meetings and trainings.
How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=472824

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.