Overview
About this Role
Job Summary
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing challenging and complex duties involved in the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of California Cancer Registry (CCR) operations to promote prevention and control of chronic disease. The incumbent works under the direction of the Supervisor II, Section Manager, Chronic Disease Operations Section. The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as the Operations Lead exercising substantial initiative and works collaboratively with national, statewide, and regional stakeholders. The HPS II provides high level expertise on operational activities and initiatives related to the CCR, including responsibility for developing, planning, and evaluating the program, policies, procedures, and making enhancement recommendations. Responsible for coordinating programmatic activities with CCR contractors and identifying critical gaps in CCR initiatives and developing possible strategies and approaches that can align with policy changes, funding opportunities, and performance measures. The HPS II will lead the modernization of the state cancer registry through legislative, regulatory, and policy change. Analyzing critical health policy issues related to cancer data collection, disclosure, research, and control; and will advise on policy direction for the program, including a focus on how to reduce cancer-related disparities through policy strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Function as highly skilled, technical program consultant in the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of California Cancer Registry (CCR). Research and analyze critical health policy issues related to cancer data collection, disclosure, research, and control. Develop policy direction for the program including a focus on how to modernize the central and statewide cancer registry and to enhance data available to reduce cancer burden. Lead and utilize workgroups with internal and external stakeholders to support policy development. Serve as a subject matter expert and lead on regulatory processes, track legislation, and prepare legislative bill analyses in compliance with applicable health regulations. Assist with planning policy-related events and trainings. Provide highly specialized and complex technical assistance to stakeholders and CCR contractors/grantees to develop and routinely update program guidance and best practices. Support efforts to manage, communicate, and evaluate required activities and deliverables for CCR contractors/grantees relative to operational and data quality activities. Lead the planning, implementing, and evaluation of the CCR program according to state mandate, federal agreements, and federally endorsed standards. Analyze current best practices within the CCR and national cancer registry communities to develop and maintain a CCR Operations Manual in coordination and collaboration with CCR contractors/grantees. Oversee and monitor development and implementation of sustainable process and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain successful relationships with key stakeholders within the Department, CCR, and statewide and national organizations, including the National Program of Cancer Registries, North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, and National Cancer Institute.
Proactively identify barriers and mitigate risks that negatively impact business operations and deliverables. Provide technical expertise and support required to comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant funding of the CCR program. Includes ensuring CCR data related produces and submissions to CDC and national cancer standard setting agencies are performed and submitted successfully. Identify and coordinate CCR response to federal agreements and strategic initiatives of CDPH. Identify new key partners and funding opportunities to support and advance the CCR, including supporting implementation of CCR Advisory Committee innovations. Represent the department in dealings with local, State, Federal and private jurisdictions.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
All employees shall possess the general qualifications, as described in California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 172, which include, but are not limited to integrity, honesty, dependability, thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
This position requires the incumbent to maintain consistent and regular attendance; communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees; develop and maintain knowledge and skill related to specific tasks, methodologies, materials, tools, and equipment; complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner; and, adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
Special Requirements
Conflict of Interest (COI)
Background Check and/or Fingerprinting Clearance
Medical Clearance
Travel: In and out of state with possible overnight stays (up to 5%)
Bilingual: Pass a State written and/or verbal proficiency exam
About California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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.
Diversity Statement
At 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.
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