Overview
Incumbents appointed to Range B who possess a Master’s Degree shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay.
The Research Scientist Staff (RS Staff) supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by planning, organizing, and directing scientific research studies for the Demographics Research Section of the Data and Analytics Division within the Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ). The RS Staff leads scientific research, collects data, and disseminates results related to healthcare facilities quality of care and the disparity in the quality of care among vulnerable populations. The RS Staff prepares summary statistics and data visualization reports used to make program decisions. The RS Staff creates and maintains databases and develops and improves quality assurance processes as needed.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Demographics Research Section Supervisor (RSS I).
Teleworking may be available for this position, in accordance with CDPH’s Telework Policy and Procedures.
Please use this link to take the Research Scientist Staff Exam:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4862
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal) payments meet federal requirements. CHCQ also oversees the certification of nurse assistants, home health aides, hemodialysis technicians, and the licensing of nursing home administrators.
“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”
“The CDPH is currently an E-Verify employer. ”
Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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:
Experience with SQL and Python programming languages.
Experience integrating, analyzing, and visualizing complex datasets.
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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