California Department of Public Health · 5 hours ago
HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST I JC-505075
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$6,623/mo - $8,290/moThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to advancing health and well-being for California’s diverse populations. The Health Program Specialist I will support the Office of Health Equity by promoting equitable health outcomes and providing technical assistance and program coordination for various health initiatives.
GovernmentHealth CareProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support the design and implementation of TGI Unit grant programs
Provide technical assistance, outreach, and education to various health disciplines and community agencies
Coordinate services appropriately
Provide coordination of activities including program planning, implementation, and evaluation
Manage communications and stakeholder engagement
Oversee procurement and solicitations
Interpret research and data
Conduct training
Manage contracts/grants and budgets
Qualification
Required
Must have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position
Works under the direction of the Transgender, Gender-Diverse and Intersex Wellness and Health Equity Unit (TGI Unit) Manager, Health Program Manager I
Functions as a subject matter expert in the area of TGI health equity
Supports the design and implementation of TGI Unit grant programs
Provides technical assistance, outreach, and education to various health disciplines and community agencies to coordinate services appropriately
Expected to provide coordination of activities including program planning, implementation, and evaluation; communications; stakeholder engagement; procurement and solicitations; interpretation of research and data; training; and contract/grant and budget management
Limited in-state travel may be required (10%)
Must be a California resident prior to appointment and continue to maintain California residency as a condition of employment
Benefits
This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.
This position may be eligible for telework.
Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee’s designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions.
Company
California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Dana Moore
Deputy Director, Chief Data Officer, State Registrar
Jason Angel
Committee Member, California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC)
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