Overview
Job Description and Duties
The candidate works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II of the Perinatal Equity Section. The Nurse Consultant (NC) III (Specialist) is responsible for providing complex nursing consultation and technical assistance, in a culturally sensitive manner, to local Black Infant Health (BIH) Coordinators, MCAH directors and key personnel in the Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs), as assigned, for the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of BIH and other Title V programs housed within the Maternal and Infant Health Branch of the MCAH program. The incumbent has lead responsibility for the BIH program and related projects and will provide non-supervisory highly skilled technical consultation to other nurses and technical staff for the tasks performed related to the operations of the BIH program and/or project. The NC III (Specialist) provides oversight of BIH and/or other Title V programs in assigned LHJs and monitors and evaluates their compliance with BIH and/or MCAH policies, procedures, and program standards.
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.
