JC-471091 – Program Improvement and Regulatory Coordinator

Overview

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 working with a team of other health professionals who provide oversight to the Newborn Screening (NBS) and the Prenatal Screening (PNS) Programs. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II serves as the program improvement and regulatory coordinator for the Program and Policy Branch (PPB). The HPS II works with other subject matter experts (SME) within the program and serves as project manager, principal lead, and highly skilled technical program consultant to NBS and PNS Program staff and contractors in interpreting and implementing contractor scope of work and other specialized services that ensure that the Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) can provide timely screening and follow-up services, including regulations, policies and procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

The HPS II regularly performs duties that include program research, direction, oversight, and technical expertise and support on bridging partnerships with NBS and PNS and other internal and external partners. The HPS II provides a high level of interaction with PNS and NBS staff, Office of Legal Services (OLS), Operational Support Section (OSS), Laboratory Services Branch (LSB) involving contract management, technical expertise, and quality assurance oversight to staff, contractors, and consultants. The technical expertise includes cost analysis, contract development and execution, and contract management.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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 leadership skills working with public health community-based organizations.
Ability to build strong collaborations with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and health program standards.
Experience in quality assurance and improvements.
Experience with using RBA, LEAN practices for organizational process improvements.
Possession of strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects.
Ability to solve problems, generate new ideas, and develop new approaches to achieve program goals.
Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of and experience in public health, particularly of the legislative process, principles and methods of procurement and state contracting process, procedures, planning, implementation, and monitoring of programs and legislative processes.
Knowledge of and experience in public health genetics screening programs, or other public health programs.
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=471091

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.