Health Program Manager Jc-

Overview

Are you looking to join a passionate and dedicated team working to improve the health and well-being of families, infants, children, and adolescents across California? The Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) leads statewide efforts to promote and support healthy outcomes through programs, partnerships, and strategic initiatives.

To accomplish its mission, MCAH collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies across both public and private sectors. The Division administers a wide range of programs that serve California’s diverse populations and regions, offering critical resources, information, and data related to reproductive health, family planning, pregnancy, birth outcomes, child development, and more. These efforts are supported by a combination of federal grants and State General Funds.

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s people and communities. We are deeply committed to cultivating a culture of belonging, learning, and collaboration. We value the unique perspectives and lived experiences that each team member brings to our work and welcome candidates who share our dedication to inclusive and equitable public health.

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• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range, as applicable.
• Effective July 2025, California’s Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) reduces employees’ base pay by 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits monthly through June 2027. The posted salary range does not reflect this reduction.

If new to California state service, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position. If you are a current state employee, but do not have transfer eligibility or list eligibility, you will need to have taken and passed the examination for this classification in order to be hired for this position.

This position supports the CDPH mission through the development and implementation of the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division’s Future of Public Health (FoPH) Mental and Behavioral Health Program and Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) initiatives.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Health Program Manager II (HPM II), Manager of the Community Resilience and Support Section (CORESS). The Health Program Manager I serves as the Manager of the CORESS Local Program Support Unit providing leadership and oversight in the areas of mental and behavioral health and support for CYSHCN and their families. The Health Program Manager I works closely with state and local MCAH programs and their staff;

identifies needs, emerging issues, develops trainings, resources and provides technical support related to primary prevention of behavioral and mental health challenges. Up to 10% in-State travel is required.

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:

• Takes initiative to ensure high-quality programming, resources, and deliverables.
• Plans strategically; and navigates the complexities of program development, implementation, and expansion.
• Works collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Applies a strengths-based approach to staff supervision and program oversight.
• Supports colleagues and staff in professional growth and capacity building.
• Works independently and takes lead responsibility for key projects and priorities.
• Self-motivated, takes initiative without needing direction, and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving work…