HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II JC-457206

California Department of Public Health


Date: 1 week ago
City: Richmond, CA
Salary: $7,064 - $8,842 per month
Contract type: Full time
Department Information

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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) of the California Department of Public Health works to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high-quality, cost-effective genetic services to all Californians. The mission of GDSP is “to serve the people of California by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders.”

Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by reducing the emotional and financial burden of disability and death caused by genetic and congenital disorders by supporting the routine surveillance, reporting and investigation of birth defects in California.

The Health Program Specialist II (HPSII) will be responsible for the project management of a variety of evaluation projects of moderate scientific scope and complexity related to structural birth defects and surveillance processes. This position will perform a range of tasks, including identify program requirements, evaluate existing processes, and recommend improvements to the collection and processing of complex medical data for surveillance purposes.

The incumbent will work under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Epidemiology/Biostatistics) (Epi/Bio), California Birth Defects Birth Monitoring Program (CBDMP) Section Chief and will regularly work with cross-unit team members. The incumbent will be proficient in project management and have excellent assessment and problem-solving skills.

“This is a re-advertisement to increase candidate pool. If you previously applied, there is no need to re-apply as your application is on file.”

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

Before appointment to this position, you must first obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the Health Program Specialist II exam: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1191

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDPHRecruitment

Final Filing Date: 12/4/2024

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-457206

Position #(s): 580-530-8336-008

Working Title: Surveillance Program Specialist

Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II $7,064.00 - $8,842.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.

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