Overview
Job Description and Duties
The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I plans, coordinates, and evaluates community and health care provider outreach in local health jurisdictions (LHJs) and works directly with partners in LHJs to design and implement outreach and education strategies for health care providers and community members at risk of lead poisoning. This position requires regular statewide travel, including overnight, up to 10% for local program site visits, meetings, and outreach as needed.
A valid Driver’s license is required. Travel to remote locations across the state, not served by public transportation, is required up to 10% 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.
