Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by providing oversight to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section in the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) which provides mandatory statewide screening of newborns for a panel of multiple congenital and genetic disorders.
The NBS Section Chief is responsible for overall NBS program planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance. Oversees development of contracts and program policies, protocols and outreach for NBS stakeholders and partners. Manages the multidisciplinary section staff including direct supervision of higher-level staff.
The Health Program Manager (HPM) II works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Program and Policy Branch. The incumbent provides direct supervision to senior staff including two HPM I’s who act as unit chiefs, a Health Program Specialist II and a Nurse Consultant III.
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Manager II exam:
Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Manager II exam:
https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1204
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.
