California Department of Public Health

About the Center for Family Health at CDPH: Are you seeking a dynamic career with a purpose that advances the health and well-being of California families? Are you skilled in establishing collaborative relationships, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, and serving as a leader in your organization? If so, then the California Department of Public Health, Center for Family Health's Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division has a career opportunity for you. MCAH supports pregnant people and healthy birth outcomes, as well as the development of infants, children, and adolescents, while fostering well-being and equity across the reproductive life course. The division oversees programs that serve California's diverse populations, as well as specialized collection and analysis of data related to reproductive health, pregnancy, child health, equity, and more. MCAH has an immediate opening for the CEA B, MCAH Division Director in our Sacramento Office with hybrid teleworking available. Every day in MCAH is a new and exciting adventure. Along the way, you will: Lead, engage, and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with internal and external partners and the local, state, and federal level. Coordinate and develop strategies and objectives in alignment with Center and Department strategic goals, mission, and vision. Provide leadership that promotes inclusion and belonging, and ensures that race, gender, and other equity-related considerations are infused and foundational in the workplace. If this position sounds exciting and you are interested in joining an organization with a culture that centers on our purpose and values, come join MCAH. About the Role: Applicants applying for this job control, are applying for the exam and job vacancy simultaneously. This position supports the California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness, empowering the public health workforce, enhancing services through agile operations, and optimizing data collection and performance measures. The MCAH Division Director is responsible for the management, oversight, and policy direction of the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Division in the Center for Family Health. The MCAH Division Director serves as California's Title V MCAH Director and provides direction to the programs and projects related to the federal Title V Block Grant program. The MCAH Division Director fosters a collaborative relationship with local health departments to implement MCAH programs and the Department's mission to advance the health and well-being of California's diverse people and communities. The MCAH Division Director has an active role in the Department's executive leadership team and works within the Center for Family Health to communicate and collaborate on public health program activities and the delivery of services and programs that achieve maternal, child, and adolescent health and well-being and eliminate health inequities in partnership with other Department programs and other agencies. The incumbent keeps apprised of current and innovative literature - including policy, systems, and environmental change strategies - as well as advances in the field that would impact the work and direction of the Division. The incumbent serves as a spokesperson and a liaison to key partners, including MCAH program participants, about the goals and objectives of MCAH. The incumbent works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Center for Family Health. The Center includes three divisions: MCAH, Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), and Genetic Disease Screening Program (GDSP). Telework Information: This position may be eligible for telework. 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. Travel may be required for this position. Reimbursement for travel takes into consideration an employee's designated headquarters, as reflected in the duty statement, and is 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 attached duty statement. Responsibilities (please see Duty Statement within the job posting for full details): Provides leadership and guidance to supporting managers and staff in the design, development, and implementation of statewide strategies, policies, and for directing all projects, programs and systems related to MCAH programs and activities. Oversees the planning, development, and measurement of performance across the Division. Develops and mentors subordinate managers through a combination of performance reviews, regular 1:1s, feedback loops, goal setting, and clear and effective communication. Collaborates with other divisions, agencies, and community partners on public health programs and activities to reduce health disparities and maintain the confidence and cooperation of staff, local health jurisdictions, health care professionals, research and university groups, and other groups involved in implementing, evaluating, and developing standards for maternal, child, and adolescent health services. Link to Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge, skills and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service. General Qualifications State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities: View full description and apply at: Compensation Information: $12131.00 / Monthly - $14453.00 / Monthly