The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Health Program Manager II in our Center for Family Health!

About the Center for Family Health:

The Center for Family Health is one of eight Centers within CDPH, comprised of three divisions; the Genetic Disease Screening Program, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program, and the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program, this Center is committed to protecting and promoting the health individuals, pregnant people, and their children.

Primary functions of the Center for Family Health are to; lead programs that support pregnant people and new parents, collect, analyze, and report California data on the health and well-being of families, screen pregnant people and new babies for life-threatening genetic conditions, assess their programs to understand if they are helping their families towards better health and engage in continuous quality improvement, develop communication and educational materials on topics related to health and pregnancy, infants, and adolescents, and continued commitment to ending inequities in maternal and infant health outcomes.

About the Role:

The Newborn Screening Section Chief will provide oversight to the Newborn Screening (NBS) Section in the Program and Policy Branch (PPB) of Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP) which provides mandatory statewide screening of newborns for a panel of multiple congenital and genetic disorders. The NBS Section Chief is responsible for overall NBS program planning, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance. Oversees development of contracts and program policies, protocols, and outreach for NBS stakeholders and partners. Manages the multidisciplinary section staff including direct supervision of higher-level staff.

The Health Program Manager (HPM) II works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Manager (Epidemiology/Biostatistics), Chief of the Program and Policy Branch. The incumbent provides direct supervision to senior staff including two HPM I’s who act as unit chiefs, a Health Program Specialist II and a Nurse Consultant III.

Responsibilities:

· Establishes section priorities and completes plans.

· Recommends and/or makes decisions regarding program design, structure, staffing and budget.

· Leads in the planning and implementation of NBS Program expansion to include additional disorders added to the Federal Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).

· Ensures implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all program components including specimen collection, handling, and tracking, result reporting, and clinical follow-up.

· Resolves and troubleshoots complex program concerns and issues. Reviews and updates policies, protocols, and procedures to maintain consistency and/or compliance with professional organization requirements and state/federal guidelines, regulations, and standards.

· Provides analysis of NBS regulations as new legislation is proposed.

· For all NBS program functions that are performed under contract by independent third parties, works with unit managers and staff subject matter experts to develop appropriate scope of work and evaluate qualifications to select suitable contractors.

· Sees that the technical, clinical, and administrative consultation is provided to contractors by NBS Program staff.

· Evaluates contractor performance, implements quality improvement measures and maintains regular communications and meetings with contractors and vendors to promote constructive relationships.

· Manages the multidisciplinary staff of the NBS Section. Recruits, interviews, and hires staff; ensure staff completes mandatory trainings through follow-up discussions at regular one-on-one meetings; review/approve timesheets, absence requests, and complete documentation related to attendance, preventative, corrective, or adverse action, when appropriate.

· Foster an inclusive, engaged, and supported team by using a strength-based approach to determine staff workplans and development plans; mentor and actively support staff in identifying and actualizing their professional goals and training needs; evaluate performance of staff in a timely manner; implement progress disciplinary action plan and monitor and communicate with staff regarding work progress.

· Coach, mentor, and develop staff to ensure they are provided the training, support, and resources needed to thrive in their position and beyond.

· Ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion principles are embedded into the team culture and workplans by proactively fostering awareness and planning appropriate workshops/activities/trainings on a regular basis.

· Oversees and directs appropriate staff to participate in the development, maintenance, and operations of GDSP case management applications such as the Screening Information System (SIS).

· Works with other GDSP staff to implement modifications and updates as needed for program improvements.

· Monitors performance and troubleshoots operational issues in the GDSP applications.

· Represents the Branch and NBS Section in press releases and internal/external partner engagement activities.

· Serves on internal/external workgroups related to newborn screening.

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:

· Demonstrated effective supervisory and leadership skills.

· Ability to build strong collaborations with diverse stakeholders.

· Accurate and effective written and oral communication skills.

· Knowledge of (and experience in) public health genetics screening programs or other public health programs.

The deadline to apply is May 16th, 2024.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4doNeVE

New to the State application process? To be considered for this role, you must follow the directions below. We do not accept applications from external platforms.

1. Create a CalCareer account by going to CalCareers.ca.gov.

2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.

3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the exam/assessment search tab.

4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

At 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,420.00 - $9,219.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person