Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of duties related to disease intervention coordination, response, training and mentorship, and technical assistance in support of CDPH’s Center for Infectious Disease (CID) programs and California Local Health Departments (LHDs).
The Associate Health Program Advisor acts as a Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) in support of a variety of infectious disease intervention efforts, including provision of technical assistance and training, as well as surge support in the case of an infectious disease threat or emergency. The DIS provides CalCONNECT technical assistance, adoption, support, and coordination (TASC) for CDPH CID programs and LHDs. The position additionally works closely with California Pathways into Public Health (Cal-PPH/Pathways) program staff to support DI mentorship and training support for fellows, and applicant recruitment support for interns and fellows.
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.
