The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential public health services directly and/or through strong and effective partnership. CDPH is a nationally accredited health department—mobilizing communities and institutions to transform policies and systems towards a culture of equity, antiracism, healing and health for all people and our planet. CDPH continues to build and strengthen a work culture where all employees are inspired to share their talents and ideas, to become part of a team that …
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Strategic Alignment Specialist
Informatics Branch Chief
This job announcement is a re-posting. Previous applicants who applied to JC# 433945 or JC# 433939 will need to reapply. This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing the more varied, and complex technical analytical assignments. Candidates in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree …
Security Specialist
Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver’s license Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance Some travel may be required Physical Demands Work is primarily sedentary; however, some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of books, files, paper, and similar objects is required. Major Duties: Performs security work using policies, practices and methods of security administration. Reviews requests for investigations concerning security clearances, requirements, and violations. Participates in security …
Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
Don’t Delay – Start Your Internship Today at USDOT! The United States Department of Transportation (in collaboration with the GMG Management Consulting Inc.) is hiring Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG) interns for summer 2025. Learn more about the program and apply for STIPDG today by visiting https://gmgedu.com/ (open to U.S. Citizens). For 10 weeks of work, selected participants at the undergraduate level receive a stipend of $5,500 ($7,500 for graduate/law school participants). Selectees also receive roundtrip travel …
District Manager
Health care facilities in California are licensed, regulated, inspected, and/or certified by a number of public and private agencies at the state and federal levels, including the CDPH Center for Health Care Quality (CHCQ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CHCQ is responsible for ensuring health care facilities comply with state laws and regulations. In addition, CHCQ cooperates with CMS to ensure that facilities accepting Medicare and Medi-Cal (in California, …
Sustainability and Quality Assurance Branch Chief
The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is responsible for the equitable coordination, administration, and integration of the statewide emergency medical services system to reduce suffering and save lives throughout California. The EMSA embraces the delivery of equitable services to diverse communities, cultivating a culture of innovation and resiliency, and the development of a diverse, competent, and compassionate emergency medical service personnel and the EMSA workforce. Located in Rancho Cordova, EMSA’s headquarters offer free parking and proximity to stores, restaurants, and …
Molecular Immunoserology Section Specialist
The candidate will perform routine testing according to standard operating procedures such as neutralization testing for arboviruses and rabies virus among other antibody and molecular test methods. Assist in the development of complex molecular and immunodiagnostic assays for the detection of nucleic acids and antibodies for infectious agents including West Nile virus, dengue virus, Zika virus Chikungunya virus, rabies virus and other viral and rickettsial pathogens. Perform validation studies to qualify these novel assays for use in the diagnosis of …
Deputy Director, Center for Health Care Quality
The essential functions of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) are critical to the health and wellbeing of people and communities. CDPH’s fundamental responsibilities are comprehensive in scope and include infectious disease control and prevention, food safety, environmental health, laboratory services, patient safety, emergency preparedness, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, family health, health equity and vital records and statistics. The Center for Health Care Quality is comprised of six divisions: Field Operations North Division, Field Operations South Division, …
Cal-PPH (Pathways) Programs Manager (Unit Chief)
This job announcement is a re-posting. Previous applicants who applied to JC# 432054 will need to reapply. The HPM I will serve as the Program Manager for the Cal-PPH Pathways Fellowship and Internship Programs and Chief for the Cal-PPH/Pathways Unit. The incumbent will work with the Workforce Training and Disease Intervention Section Chief to guide the program’s vision by overseeing all administrative aspects of the Cal-PPH Program, supervising program staff, and serving as the primary liaison with contracted partners. The …