Overview
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being. The Office of Health Equity provides a key leadership role to reduce health and mental health disparities experienced by marginalized communities in California.
The candidate works under the general direction of the Office of Health Equity’s (OHE) Deputy Director. The HPM III, is responsible for carrying out the vision, mission and management of all initiatives and priority areas of the Behavioral Health Equity (BHE) Branch, overseeing various contracts, grants, and program services through subordinate supervisors. The HPM III will direct the work of a multidisciplinary team, which engages internal and external partners to promote health and mental health equity through a culturally and linguistically responsive framework focused on prevention and early intervention approaches.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGER III
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:
Experience working with diverse populations, including children and youth, in a culturally and linguistically responsive approach
Knowledge of adverse childhood experiences, youth empowerment, suicide prevention, substance abuse, mental health, and cultural and linguistic competence
Knowledge of health equity and social determinants of health
Experience overseeing evaluation projects
Experience in establishing positive working relationships with community partners and representatives of all levels of government
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with executive leadership, other state and federal agencies, and CDPH partners
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=467305
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.
