JC-473713 – Prenatal Outcomes and Evaluation Unit Chief

Overview

This is a reposting of JC-451663 to increase the candidate pool; previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still in consideration.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is to “serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by serving as the Chief of the Prenatal Outcomes and Evaluation Unit.  The Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSSI) will be responsible for the supervision of Research Scientists and Research Analysts who are engaged in the evaluation of the prenatal screening program, including screening technologies and algorithms, the monitoring of risk assessment models, and the management of other analytic and clinical tools used by the prenatal screening program, such as the maintenance of existing data systems including the prenatal outcomes of pregnancy data system and the prenatal chromosome abnormalities and neural tube defects registries.  The RSSI will independently supervise, conceive, plan and direct prenatal screening program evaluation investigations and research studies related to understanding the impact and efficacy of the current prenatal screening program on early diagnosis of selected genetic disorders and structural abnormalities. Using data derived from these systems and other data sources available within and outside the program, the Unit Chief will address programmatic issues and questions related to prenatal screening program performance and broader impacts of program policies on pregnancy outcomes in California. The RSSI will supervise and be actively engaged in development and evaluation of new prenatal screening technologies to improve the effectiveness and efficacy of the prenatal screening program. The RSSI acts as the State’s highly specialized consultant in program evaluation, development, planning and research for the prenatal screening program.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR I (EPIDEMIOLOGY/BIOSTATISTICS)
Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Demonstrated ability to apply new ways of thinking, resolve problems, generate new ideas, and develop new approaches to achieve a program goal.
Ability to build strong relationships with program staff, outside professionals, and lay partners.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly with the ability to present and communicate products of data analysis to both scientific and lay stakeholders.
Comprehensive experience in database design and advanced proficiency in using SQL and SAS to manipulate and analyze data from large datasets for public health program evaluation.
Managing and providing leadership to a diverse team of employees.
How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=473713

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.