Overview
Job Description and Duties
The candidate works under the general direction of the Chief, Local Contracts and Monitoring Services (LCMS) Unit, Staff Services Manager I (SSM I). The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) participates in cross-division groups to define the objectives, strategies and processes for the local agency monitoring, including continuous quality improvement of the objectives, strategies, and processes with the purpose to support local agencies to provide quality services, while being good stewards of public funds and trust. The HPS I will serve as a highly skilled technical consultant, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the more complex programmatic and administrative tasks related to formal collaborations with internal stakeholders to ensure the implementation of CDPH/WIC’s program monitoring goals and activities. This position requires the ability to think clearly, analyze problems of the organization and take effective action, work under pressure and time constraints, handle changing priorities, establish cooperative working relationships, clearly and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and demonstrate a high degree of initiative, independence, and analytical skills. May include statewide travel up to 15% of the time with possible overnight stay(s) as necessary according to program need.
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.
