Overview
Job Description and Duties
THIS IS A STATEWIDE RECRUITMENT. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Ventura Counties.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Nutrition Consultant Unit Chief and thereby assumes primary responsibility for Center public health planning and program activities in the area of nutrition care and dietary services in health facilities. The HPM II also assumes responsibility for the supervision and the management of activities of the Nutrition Consultant Specialists housed in various Center district offices. Travel is required 10-15% of the time.
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.
