Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by being responsible for the overall management and daily work flows of the Newborn Screening Follow-Up & Contract Unit in the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). The position directly supports the GDSP mission to reduce the emotional and financial burden of congenital and inherited diseases among California residents.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager (HPM) II, Chief of the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section. The HPM I will provide direct supervision to Unit staff who serve as liaisons to the state-contracted California Children’s Services (CCS)-approved special care centers, confirmatory laboratories, and, in coordination with other staff, the sickle cell trait counseling and state-approved sickle cell counselor and training course vendors. The HPM I will utilize extensive knowledge of NBS Program protocols and policies to manage reports, oversee contract development and administration, approve invoices and user identity management for GDSP applications, and oversight of Unit personnel. The HPM I will maintain and will demonstrate the CDPH Center for Family Health (CFH) shared values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and commits to a community of belonging and team cohesion.
Special Requirements:
This position requires the employee to enter health care facilities to provide services or work as part of the duties.
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Manager I exam:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1206
The attached duty statement indicates whether this position is eligible for telework. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200, and may be required to report to a CDPH office, when needed. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
About 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.
