What are the responsibilities and job description for the California Department of Public Health is hiring: Health Program Communication a position at California Department of Public Health?
This Syndromic Surveillance (SyS) Health Program Communication and Policy Specialist position within the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID), Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response (OIDPR), supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by supporting the implementation, utilization, maintenance, and operation of the California statewide syndromic surveillance program CalSyS. The statewide syndromic surveillance program facilitates timely and broad monitoring of population health, ultimately leading to more rapid and targeted disease control and prevention strategies as well as increased situational awareness for public health response.
The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) under the direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor II, Chief of the Syndromic Surveillance Section, will provide highly skilled communication, policy strategy, and program implementation for syndromic surveillance. The HPS II develops and disseminates communications to CDPH programs, local health jurisdictions (LHJs), and other internal and external stakeholders, elevating awareness of CDPH and CalSyS strategic plan initiatives, policies, and accomplishments. The HPS II will facilitate the preparation, coordination, and evaluation of CalSyS communications plan and ensure policies, procedures, and workflows are comprehensive, accurate, efficient, and consistent with health program policies. The HPS II will demonstrate established expertise in developing and implementing a comprehensive interdepartmental and local engagement program to support integrated population health planning and collective action; analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and health program standards; provide consultation and technical assistance to local agencies; and serve on task forces and committees as a program representative.
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 :
Strongly Preferred : Experience communicating with state and local governments
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and
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