JC-519006 - Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Intersex Research Scientist

CDPH is currently hiring a Transgender, Gender Diverse, and Intersex (TGI) Research Scientist (RS) within our Office of Health Equity. In this role, you will contribute to the research and evaluation for a complex statewide grant program (the Two Spirit, TGI Wellness and Equity Fund, “2TGI Fund”) and will be responsible for co-authoring reports requiring interpretation and clear summarization of results of complex program evaluation, the results of which will be used in educating the public on TGI health and developing new, effective public health prevention programs focused on TGI communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collects, manages, processes, and analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to support program evaluation efforts for the 2TGI Fund, where the nature of the program and policies developed are highly visible both within and outside the Department
• Analyzes and interprets public health data using social/behavioral science frameworks based on include indicators of TGI health, demographic and socioeconomic measures in surveys, and place-based equity metrics
• Supports the RS Staff in developing data collection instruments, quality control measures and data analytic methods, and assists in the interpretation of findings regarding the intervention or activity being evaluated
• Works closely with a variety of TGI populations, researchers and grantees (community-based organizations) to ensure that the design and implementation of research and evaluation are culturally and linguistically responsive and community driven
• Supports the RS Staff in providing evaluation-related technical assistance to grantees, to determine the effectiveness of individually funded grant programs, and the 2TGI Fund overall, in reducing inequities experienced by TGI populations
• Contributes to the development of evaluation tools, ensuring consistent quality standards and complete documentation
• Assists the RS Staff in tracking, monitoring, and reporting of impacts of GHES technical assistance within and across California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Agency
• Assists in the provision of training and technical assistance to CDPH programs and offices on TGI-related health equity data and research, as needed
• Performs periodic literature review summaries on the latest trends and developments related to TGI health research, and establishes and maintains an electronic library of resources
• Collaborates with other OHE sections and teams on data analysis, data dashboard development, and writing of data briefs

Telework Policy and Residency Requirement:

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.