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Health Program Administration

Health Program classification perform a variety of task related to health program administration including the provision of consultation to State, Federal and Local agencies in the planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of health programs, special studies or projects.  In the course of these activities, staff develop, evaluate, and research health policy issues; coordinate health program activities; disseminate information to agencies; prepare monitor evaluate contacts for compliance with health regulations; develop and submit grant proposals for funding; define new programs and identify resources required; and apply and recommend changes in health regulations.

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Health Program Specialist

The Health Program Specialist (HPS) performs a variety of tasks related to planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of health programs, special studies or projects.  The HPS evaluates and researches health policy issues, coordinates health program activities, monitors contracts for compliance with health regulations, grant proposals for funding and represent the department in dealings with local State, Federal and local agencies. 

ā€‹ā€‹How to apply

Step 1: Create or Login to Your CalCareer Account

With a CalCareer account, you can take state civil service examinations, store different versions of your application, apply for vacancies, track your application status and save your resume all in one place.

Step 2: Take Examination/Assessment

Before you can work for the State, you need to take and pass an examination for the job type (classification) that you wish to be considered for employment. The assessment process can take many forms (i.e. self-assessments or written exams) and maybe required to be completed in-person or online. Examination Bulletins list the minimum qualifications and the steps required to apply and/or complete the examination/assessment. If you have current or past state experience, you may have Transfer Eligibility or Reinstatement Rights.

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Health Program Specialist I$6,061.00-$7,587.00Multiple0PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist II$6,658.00-$8,334.00Multiple0PBHJContinuous
Health Program Manager I$6,403.00-$7,954.00Multiple0PBHAContinuous
Health Program Manager II$7,028.00-$8,732.00Multiple0PBHDContinuous
Health Program Manager III$8,173.00-$9,280.00Multiple0PBHBContinuous

ā€‹Step 3: Search and Apply for Jobs

Once you have taken the examination or established eligibility for the job type that you wish to be considered for employment, you may be considered for open positions in that job type by applying for job vacancies. Login to your CalCareer account, locate the job posting you wish to apply for and click on ā€œApply for This Jobā€ and follow the prompts.

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Health Program Manager I - Chief, Local Programs & Advocacy Campaigns Unit$6,563.00-$8,153.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Healthy CommunitiesTobacco Control BranchSacramentoJC# 33894412/15/20220PBHAContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Chief, Reproductive Freedom & Abortion Access Unit$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33892812/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Manager II - Community Health Investment Section Chief$7,204.00-$8,950.00Permanent Full TimeOffice of Policy & PlanningSacramentoJC# 33896212/15/20220PBHDContinuous
Health Program Manager II - Climate Surveillance Program Unit Manager$7,204.00-$8,950.00Permanent Full TimeContra CostaJC# 33815112/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Manager II - Gender Health Equity Section Chief$7,204.00-$8,950.00Limited Term Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33833512/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Manager II - Climate Change & Health Resilience Planning Unit Manager$7,204.00-$8,950.00Limited Term Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33866412/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Manager II - Chief, CHVP Program Development & Implementation Section$7,204.00-$8,950.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthMaternal Child & Adolecent Health BranchSacramentoJC# 33966312/15/20220PBHDContinuous
Health Program Manager II - Community Inclusion & Partnerships Section Chief$7,204.00-$8,950.00Permanent Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33920312/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Manager II - Policy Section Chief$7,204.00-$8,950.00Permanent Full TimeOffice of Policy & PlanningSacramentoJC# 33935712/15/20220PBHDContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Infant Botulism Program Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Infectious DiseasesInfant Botulism Program - RichmondContra CostaJC# 33840312/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Fitness & Mental Well-Being Council Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Healthy CommunitiesNutrition Education & Obesity Prevention BranchSacramentoJC# 33804512/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Health Strategist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Health Statistics and InformaticsPublic Health Informatics BranchSacramentoJC# 33900712/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Program Consultant$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33896612/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Specialist I - STD Clinic 340B Coordinator$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Infectious DiseasesSTD Control Branch OfficeMultipleJC# 33828312/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Disease Intervention Specialist Project Coordinator$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Infectious DiseasesSTD Control Branch OfficeMultipleJC# 33816212/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Communications & Education Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondContra CostaJC# 33850312/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Communication Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthMaternal Child & Adolecent Health BranchSacramentoJC# 33820712/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Communications Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthMaternal Child & Adolecent Health BranchSacramentoJC# 33849312/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Local Assistance Program Implementation Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Limited Term Full TimeOffice of Health EquityOffice of Health EquityContra CostaJC# 33862112/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Manager III - Climate Change & Health Equity Branch Manager$0.00-$0.00Permanent Full TimeSacramentoJC# 33858912/15/2022Continuous
Health Program Specialist I - Digital Communications Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthWomen, Infants & Children DivisionSacramentoJC# 33861212/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Change Management Specialist$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthWomen, Infants & Children DivisionSacramentoJC# 33873612/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist II - Local Program and Pollicy Coordinator$6,658.00-$8,334.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Infectious DiseasesCommunicable Disease Control Division OfficeSacramentoJC# 33870312/15/20220PBHJContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Newborn Screening Program Cystic Fibrosis & Neuromuscular Special Care Center Liaison$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondContra CostaJC# 33965912/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Newborn Screening Program Cystic Fibrosis & Neuromuscular Special Care Center Liaison$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondSacramentoJC# 33966112/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Liaison for Hemoglobin Trait Follow-up Program & Sickle Cell Counselor Training Certification$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondContra CostaJC# 33965812/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist I - Liaison for Hemoglobin Trait Follow-up Program & Sickle Cell Counselor Training & Certification Prog$6,061.00-$7,587.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Family HealthGenetic Disease Division - RichmondSacramentoJC# 33874712/15/20220PBHCContinuous
Health Program Specialist II - Refugee Health Promotion Specialist$6,658.00-$8,334.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Infectious DiseasesOffice of Refugee HealthSacramentoJC# 33796612/15/20220PBHJContinuous
Associate Health Program Adviser - Neurodegenerative Disease Registry Support Analyst$5,518.00-$6,907.00Permanent Full TimeCenter for Healthy CommunitiesChronic Disease Surveillance & Research BranchSacramentoJC# 33813812/15/2022OPBGZContinuous
Health Program Specialist II - Media and Communications Specialist$6,658.00-$8,334.00Limited Term Full TimeCenter for Healthy CommunitiesSubstance & Addiction Prevention BranchSacramentoJC# 33859812/15/20220PBHJContinuous
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