Gender Health Equity Specialist

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting equitable social, economic, and environmental conditions to achieve optimal health, mental health, and well-being for all.

The HPS I functions as a highly skilled technical program consultant who regularly performs duties that include confidential and sensitive departmental and program issues in the area of grant development, management, and community engagement. The HPS I will be responsible for managing and overseeing contracts and grants under the LBTQ Health Initiative including, but not limited to, those related to initiative and program evaluation, research focused on LBTQ populations, and technical assistance and training for local community-based organizations. The HPS I will be familiar and culturally competent with health issues related to LBTQ communities, and experienced with program management, monitoring, and evaluation. 

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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