Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders by supporting the routine surveillance, reporting and investigation of birth defects in California.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPSII) will be responsible for the project management of a variety of evaluation projects of moderate scientific scope and complexity related to structural birth defects and surveillance processes. This position will perform a range of tasks, including identify program requirements, evaluate existing processes, and recommend improvements to the collection and processing of complex medical data for surveillance purposes.
The candidate will work under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (Epi/Bio), California Birth Defects Birth Monitoring Program (CBDMP) Section Chief and will regularly work with cross-unit team members. The incumbent will be proficient in project management and have excellent assessment and problem-solving skills.
“This is a re-advertisement to increase candidate pool. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file.”
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.
