Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working on data and evaluation efforts of Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs such as Black Infant Health and the Perinatal Equity Initiative, which promote the health and wellness of participating mothers and birthing people, families, and children.
The candidate works under the supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (RSSI). The Research Scientist (RS) I will plan, organize, and carry out tasks of limited scientific scope and complexity, using tools and methods related to data collection, data management, and data analysis for the monitoring and evaluation of federally and state funded MCAH programs. The goal of the RSI work is to produce valid data that is meaningful to all interested parties for the equitable evaluation and improvement of the prevention efforts of MCAH programs. The RS I also provides training and technical assistance, supports the configuration, maintenance and operations of cloud-based data systems and utilizes the data sets to comply with mandated program, state, and/or federal reporting. Up to 5% travel required for local agency site visits. Visits might be statewide and may include overnight stay(s).
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.
