Public Health Medical Administrator II

Company: California Department Of Public Health (cdph)
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 3, 2024

Job Description:

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Public Health Medical Administrator II, CEA within our Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) Division of Communicable Disease Control (DCDC). In this role, you will serve as the Division Chief of the DCDC and provide medical and general administrative leadership in the control and prevention of infectious diseases through approximately 500 state, federal, and contract staff.The CID protects the people in California from the threat of preventable infectious diseases and assists those living with an infectious disease in securing prompt and appropriate access to healthcare, medications, and associated support services. The DCDC works to promptly identify, prevent, and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to public health, including emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, vaccine-preventable agents, bacterial toxins, bioterrorism, and pandemics.We are looking for someone that possesses broad and extensive administrative experience (minimum of five years) as either a Board-eligible or Board-certified physician in a public health program, preferably infectious diseases.*This position is eligible for hybrid telework! The deadline to apply is September 16, 2024, at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.**Responsibilities:*Plan, organize, and manage a statewide program for surveillance, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; directs or consults on the conduct of special investigations of instances or epidemics of communicable disease and outbreaks of foodborne infections and intoxicationsEstablish and transmit medical policy requirements to staff, as well as apprise the Administration of important and sensitive public health issues, and offer general fiscal, administrative, public relations, and legislative guidance to branch and section level staffServe as management lead for communicable disease issues as they relate to and impact the following CDPH Centers/Divisions/Offices: the Administration Division, the Center for Preparedness and Response, the Office of Communications, and the Office of Legislative and Governmental Affairs; collaborate with management from these offices as communicable disease issues are frequently related to emergency responses, media inquiries, public communications, legislation, and public policyRecruit, train, and manage highly specialized medical and scientific experts in infectious disease, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, and vector control, assure the quality of medical and scientific staff, evaluate their performance, and take or recommend appropriate personnel actionsOversee the coordination between lab and epidemiologic staff in disease surveillance and investigations, direct special studies of the incidence and epidemiology of communicable diseases, and cooperate with research institutions on studies in the field of communicable disease controlDirect the efforts of local health officials in the control and diagnosis of communicable disease surveillance, prevention, and treatment, and act as the state medical consultant to other CDPH programs on communicable disease problemsKeeps abreast of the latest development and research in infectious disease matters and represent the Department in national scientific communicable disease forumsAddress interested groups, prepare articles for publication, prepare reports, and issue bulletins on statewide communicable disease incidenceOrganize infectious disease workshops and courses for local health needs, and prepare background and scientific policy documents for infectious disease epidemiologic studies and associated policy recommendationsRepresent the Department in meetings with federal, state, county, and other governmental and nongovernmental health organizations and coordinate with other California state agencies, such as the Department of Food and Agriculture and the Governors Office of Emergency Services, on their activities related to infectious diseases, and brokers activities consistent with CDPH policyAt CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of Californias 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.New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:1.Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.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. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates must pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.4.Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/4cswGupJob Type: Full-timePay: $18,003.00 - $22,245.00 per monthBenefits:* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In personby Jobble

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