JC-467779 – Program Consultant and Oral Health Literacy Coordinator

Overview

Are you interested in a career that is challenging, exciting, rewarding, and where you can make a difference in the field of oral health?  If so, the Office of Oral Health (OOH) has a great opportunity to join a growing program that is dedicated to improving the oral health of all Californians through prevention, education, surveillance, and organized community efforts. To achieve these goals, OOH is providing strategic advice and leadership to local oral health programs, oral health professionals, stakeholders, and other interested organizations. OOH is building capacity and infrastructure at both the state and local level, conducting surveillance and evaluation, implementing evidence-based programs, and identifying promising practices in oral disease prevention according to the California Oral Health Plan. Join our team in our quest to build innovative and effective programs to address the oral disease burden in California.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to liaison with local health departments, other local programs or statewide partners to build capacity and infrastructure for the development, implementation and evaluation of best practices and evidenced-based programs in oral disease prevention. The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I is responsible for the more complex programmatic, administrative, and technical tasks related to formal collaborations with Office of Oral Health (OOH) partners to ensure implementation of OOH goals and activities to increase the dissemination of oral health information and improve oral health literacy and provide technical assistance to local oral health projects. The HPS I will lead efforts in coordinating and facilitating trainings, meetings, conferences, and activities with staff, state agencies, Local Health Departments (LHDs), Associations, and advisory groups. The HPS I must possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work independently and as a member of a team. The HPS I must exhibit an ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment to successfully perform assignments following protocols and procedures such as providing technical assistance, administrative guidance, and support to local oral health programs.

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:

Experience developing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts
Reviewing and assessing requests for applications
Coordinating health program activities; defining new programs and identifying resources required
Developing criteria for program evaluation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Possess interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and time management skills
Experience with project management
Possess basic software skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) and computer skills including typing, word processing, emailing, and internet research
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=467779

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.