Overview

Job Description and Duties

Pending HRD and Department of Finance Approval

Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, providing excellent customer service, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then CDPH Office of Policy & Planning has a position for you.

The Public Health Medical Officer III:

  • Serves as the Trauma Mitigation and Response Lead,
    is responsible for the planning, administering, organizing, and directing the development and implementation of CDPH TMR Initiative.
  • Actively engages in complex problem solving, professional learning, collaboration, and relationship building, and
    Will interface with internal and external stakeholders, including the OPP, CDPH Directorate, CDPH Centers/Departments/Offices, State Agencies, Local Health Jurisdictions, Tribal Health Organizations, Grantors, Consultants, and Contractors.

As a CDPH employee, you may participate in programs and services including:

  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Resilience and Professional Development Webinars
  • Mentoring Program
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Clifton Strengths Engagement
  • 1:1 Coaching and Teambuilding
  • Book Club
  • Lean Training
  • Employee Assistance Program

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.