Department Information
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.
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 team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can to the work we do. All employees are valued and should understand that their contributions and the contributions of their team members derive from different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences, supporting innovations in public health services and programs for California.
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 and more.
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Job Description And Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness, incorporating health equity strategies in programs and practices, and mobilizing partnerships to strengthen collective impact.
The position serves as part of a multidisciplinary team that implements local and statewide maternal morbidity and mortality surveillance reviews to improve the health and wellbeing of mothers, infants, children, adolescents, and children and youth with special health care needs and their families.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Chief of the Maternal Mortality/Morbidity and Local MCAH Program Support (MMPS) Section.
The incumbent supports Local Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) programs to address the needs of California’s diverse populations through an array of programs, partnerships, and initiatives, and the MMPS team supports the California Momnibus Act (SB 65) which aims to promote health and equity, inform and translate data-into-action, integrate community-informed prevention opportunities, and enhances the development of strategies to reduce preventable maternal mortality and morbidity.
The Health Program Specialist II position collaborates closely with teams at the State MCAH Division, Local Health Jurisdictions (LHJs), and partners in other programs at the Federal, State, and local levels, as well as other interested parties such as friends and families.
10% in-State Travel is required to attend conferences, meetings, and trainings as needed.
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:
The ideal candidate will be equity-minded, responsive, and sensitive to diverse populations and possess socio-cultural and/or lived experiences comparable to the populations served with knowledge of and respect for the values and beliefs of people of different cultures, backgrounds, and communities.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of public health, preferably in maternal and child health.
- Knowledge of and experience with local communities in California; including experience with or at local health jurisdictions.
Skills:
- Skill in presenting information verbally and in writing.
- Competency in the use of virtual meeting platforms.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize, monitor, and complete complex assignments.
- Ability to lead workgroups, projects, or teams.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in the work environment.
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
Supplemental Questionnaire
Please submit your Supplemental Questionnaire along with your application. The Supplemental Questionnaire must be no more than three pages total, one question per page, in Arial 12-point font. Please include the questions with your responses.
- Describe your experience working with various partners, organizations, and multidisciplinary teams regarding sensitive issues, and how you build and maintain partner support and community engagement. Include any experience you have working with Local Health Jurisdictions.
- Describe your understanding of the root causes of health inequities and how racism affects families and communities of color.
- Describe your experience understanding data and using findings to inform policy and action and develop programs to improve health outcomes.
PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, Statement of Qualifications, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters and other materials will not take the place of the Supplemental Questionnaire. Responses should be numbered and with the questions submitted in the same order as the Supplemental Questions. Simply copying and pasting your resume will also not be accepted.
Eligibility Information
If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.
Please go to CalHR’s website to review the Health Program Specialist II exam bulletin.
Telework Information
This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.
Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.
Final Filing Date: 5/9/2025
Job Code #: JC-474940
Position #(s): 580-520-8336-909
Working Title: Maternal Health Outcomes Program Consultant
Classification: HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
$7,064.00 - $8,842.00
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.
