JC-468454 – Diabetes Lead

Overview

The mission of the Chronic Disease Control Branch (CDCB) is to support evidence-based intervention programs that promote healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic disease. CDCB addresses California’s unique public health needs and challenges with innovative and community driven methods by addressing emerging health issues and gaps; decreasing premature death and disabilities; working to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities by addressing the social determinants of health; supporting local programs to achieve healthy communities; and establishing data and surveillance systems to monitor the health status of targeted populations. Administration of the CDCB includes coordination of activities and funds for multiple programs housed between agencies.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting chronic disease evidence-based intervention programs that promote healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and improve the prevention, diagnosis, and management of chronic disease. This position is eligible for telework in accordance with CDPH telework guidelines.

The Health Program Specialist (HPS) II serves as the Diabetes Lead, providing leadership, organization, planning, coordination, and programmatic and contractual oversight to the type 2 diabetes prevention and management team. Leads policy change around diabetes and other chronic diseases, works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure progress and meaningful impact of programmatic strategies, and implements, refines, and evaluates various program components. Oversees the refinement and adaptation of evidence-based practices and evaluation tools, monitors program activities and deliverables, and collaborates with key state and local community agencies.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
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:

Public health program design, development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Chronic disease prevention and management evidence-based practices, including team-based care.
Interacting effectively and professionally with internal and external partners.
Problem solving in fast-paced environment.
Working with a high degree of independence as well as part of a team.
Prioritizing and anticipating program needs and meeting deadlines.
Assessing community health program needs and resources.
State contract management, budget, and accounting procedures.
Federal grant requirements,
Policy and legislative analysis.
Making recommendations that influence policy and/or policy making decisions in state government.
Mentoring and developing subordinate staff.
Health equity, cultural humility, social needs, and social determinants of health.
Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
Excellent organization and management skills.
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=468454