This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. As an employee of the Local Services Branch, the incumbent serves as part of a team that provides monitoring, training, support for and collaboration with regional local agencies that serve the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program participants.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Local Services Branch, Staff Services Manager III (SSM III). The Health Program Specialist II (HPS II) functions in a consultant capacity and is independently responsible for Continuous Improvement in leading, coordinating, collaborating, and project managing activities related to enhancing the health outcomes of participants in the WIC program. This position serves as a highly skilled, technical program consultant to multi-disciplinary teams focused on the implementation of strategies and systems to support the program goals of WIC. In addition, this position ensures compliance with federally mandated activities in the WIC Division.
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