Overview
Job Description and Duties
THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE CANDIDATE WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa *
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) serves as CDPH’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Health Equity Lead. The HPS II will serve broadly as a subject matter expert for CDPH leading activities that include relationship building, project guidance, direction and oversight, training, coordination, and technical assistance to support CDPH’s outreach to AANHPI communities. The AANHPI Health Equity Lead will act as a bridge between programs within CDPH and externally between CDPH and other partners. The AANHPI Health Equity Lead will provide technical consultation to support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of projects and activities designed to continue to advance health equity among AANHPI communities.
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.
