Overview

Job Description and Duties

The Deputy Director, Center for Healthcare Quality is responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the center. The Deputy Director serves as a member of the CDPH Senior Leadership Team and directly supervises the five Career Executive Assignment staff responsible for Field Operations North Division; Field Operations South Division; Licensing and Certification Division; Internal Operations; and Public Policy & Prevention Division within the CHCQ. Also provides direct supervision for the Research Scientist Manager responsible for the Data and Analytics Division.

Exempt Positions – Exempt positions are exempt from civil service laws and rules, therefore, individuals are not required to go through the normal application process prior to appointment.  Interested candidates must meet the job requirements stated in the position announcement.  The exempt position announcement provides detailed information about the position and the requirements for applying.  This information is provided under the Special Requirements, Application Instructions, and Additional Information section of the position announcement. Completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. While many departments choose to advertise their vacant Exempt positions on the CalHR web site, they are not required to do so, therefore, the listing of vacant Exempt positions on the jobs.ca.gov site may not be comprehensive.

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.