Program Consultant

Are you looking to join an exciting, dedicated team of professionals that work to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children, and adolescents in California? To accomplish its mission, the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Division (MCAH) maintains partnerships, contracts, and agreements with state, federal, and local agencies in both public and private sectors. MCAH hosts an array of programs and initiatives to serve the state's diverse populations and regions providing important resources, information and data about reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes, child development and more. Programs and initiatives within MCAH are funded by Federal grants and State General Funds.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by increasing health equity and promoting health and wellness. This position provides oversight, monitoring, and support for the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), a critical program that promotes maternal health and well-being, improves infant and child health, and promotes child development and school readiness. CHVP provides education, screening, referrals, resources and works to strengthen family resilience and promote economic sufficiency during pregnancy through the child’s first few years of life.

The Health Program Specialist (HPS) I is responsible for performing duties in the full journey level capacity including building content expertise, providing technical assistance to local and state partners, supporting content development, implementation, dissemination, and monitoring Scopes of Work and contracts, as applicable. The HPS I is responsible for taking the initiative to work collaboratively with internal and external partners and contribute to the development of stakeholder meetings, program work plans, informational materials, and reports.

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:

• Take initiative to ensure high-quality products.
• Function effectively and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Show adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced work environment.
• Work and communicate effectively, and collaboratively with management, team, and partners.
• Show a high level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Apply technical expertise related to program development, implementation, and training/capacity building.
• Effectively monitor contracts and deliverables
• Complying with federal and state guidelines and requirements
• Develop and coordinate technical assistance and trainings.
• Provide oversight of program delivery through a culturally and linguistically responsive approach
• Apply knowledge about public health programs, particularly in the field of child and family health.

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.