Overview
a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.
The Chronic Disease Control Branch in the California Department of Public Health supports evidence-based intervention programs that promote healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic disease. Chronic disease prevention aims to ensure a lifetime of wellness for all.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing programmatic for the California Alzheimer’s Disease Program (ADP) within the Chronic Disease Control Branch (CDCB).
The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) functions as a highly skilled, technical program consultant in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRDs) public health policy and program planning, assessment, and implementation. The incumbent provides guidance and technical assistance to CDCB program staff’ contractors and grantees; external partners; and other interest holders on ADRD issues. The incumbent assists with developing issue memorandums, bill analyses, budget change proposals, finance letters, and funding proposals. The Health Program Specialist I (HPS I) works under the direction of the Health Program Manager II, Alzheimer’s Disease Section Manager.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
Excellent virtual platform skills for meetings, webinars, document sharing, etc.
State contract management, budget, and accounting procedures.
Prioritizing and anticipating program needs and meeting deadlines.
Chronic disease prevention and management evidence-based practices, including team-based care.
Experience in:
Effective and professional interactions with internal and external partners.
Problem solving and multi-tasking in fast-paced environment.
Working with a high degree of independence as well as part of a team.
Federal grant requirements.
Knowledge of:
Health equity, cultural humility, and social drivers of health.
Public health program design, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
State contract development and management.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463896
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do
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.
